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  Smothered Chicken Breasts Recipe (TNT) TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. YIELD:4 servings Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 8 bacon strips 1 medium onion, sliced 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese Directions Sprinkle chicken with salt and lemon pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook chicken until a thermometer reads 165°, 6-8 minutes per side. Remove from pan; keep warm. In same skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon to paper towels; pour off all but 2 tablespoons drippings. In drippings, saute onion with brown sugar over medium heat until tender and golden brown. Top chicken with bacon, onion mixture and cheese. Yield: 4 servings.  Gail's Notes : This was really great! This is a restaurant quality recipe for sure! I will

Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy (TNT) 1 pound lean ground beef (sirloin) 1 (10-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup, divided 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/4 cup chopped onions 1/8 cup chopped green peppers 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 1 (8-ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms 2 cups low-sodium beef broth 1 (1.2-ounce) packet McCormick (or any brand) brown gravy mix In a large bowl combine beef, 1/4 can (about 2.6 ounces) mushroom soup, bread crumbs, egg, onions, peppers, minced garlic, and seasonings. Mix thoroughly and shape into 4 oval patties. If you find that your patties are too loose and wet you can add a little more breadcrumbs ...but not too much. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown patties on both sides and transfer to a plate. Add remaining butter and saute mushrooms for 7 to 8 minute