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Alice Springs Chicken

This Alice Springs Chicken brings a cozy, slightly sweet-savory flavor to your weekly dinners, easy to prepare and loved by the whole family.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces Chicken breasts about 1.5–2 lb
  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup Honey mustard sauce use your favorite store-bought or homemade
  • 8 oz Mushrooms, sliced cremini gives good flavor
  • 6 slices Bacon, cooked until crispy reserve a bit of bacon fat for mushrooms
  • 1 to 1 1/2 cups Colby Jack cheese, shredded melts smoothly and tastes mild
  • Salt season lightly; cheese adds saltiness
  • Pepper, freshly ground adds brightness at the end
  • 1 to 2 tbsp Olive oil for sautéing use extra-virgin for flavor

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and position the rack in the middle.
  2. Pat the chicken dry, coat each breast with honey mustard, and marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high. Cook the bacon until crispy, then remove and let rest on paper towels.
  2. In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp olive oil or reserved bacon fat and sauté sliced mushrooms for 5-7 minutes, seasoning lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Place marinated chicken breasts in a baking dish and top each with sautéed mushrooms, crumbled bacon, and shredded Colby Jack cheese.
  4. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the cheese bubbles and an instant-read thermometer registers 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the chicken.
  5. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to ensure juiciness.

Notes

Use pre-shredded cheese and pre-sliced mushrooms to save time. Avoid overcrowding the pan when cooking mushrooms to prevent steaming. Optional: Add smoked paprika or fresh thyme for extra flavor.