Florida Chicken, Mushroom, and Bacon Melt

Directions

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Season chicken breasts with all-purpose seasoning on both sides and set aside.
• Preheat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat and cook bacon until crisp. Remove from heat and set aside. Using the same pan and rendered bacon grease, sear chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove from pan and place into a casserole dish or sheet pan.
• Place a slice of cheese over each chicken breast, then place in the oven and continue to cook for about 10 minutes or until internal thermometer reads 165 degrees F.
• While the chicken is in the oven, sauté the mushrooms in the same pan with any leftover pan drippings and butter. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of thyme leaves, salt and pepper. Add in the crumbled bacon and mix to combine.
• Assemble dish by garnishing each piece of chicken with a spoonful of the mushroom and bacon mixture over the top.
• Fresh Tip from Fresh From Florida: Leftovers would make a great sandwich the next day! Gently reheat on the stove top or in the oven.