Bacon Cheeseburger Chicken

2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
Or
Cook your own bacon for the bacon bits & use 4 tablespoons or less or bacon drippings
6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, split
1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
1/2 cup Ranch dressing
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 lb bacon (for bacon bits)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

In a large skillet, heat oil & butter (or bacon drippings if you cook your own bacon for bacon bits) over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts, and sauté 4 to 5 minutes each side, until lightly browned. Place browned chicken breasts in a 9×13 inch baking dish. Cover with teriyaki sauce and dressing. Sprinkle with cheese and top with bacon bits.
Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.
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Tip from Pioneer Woman: cooking bacon? while it’s still unopened in the package, just cut package in half so the bacon strips aren’t so long. Arrange the bacon in a single layer in a large skillet over LOW to medium-low heat. Leave the bacon on one side (without flipping) until the fat starts turning translucent and the red part starts getting browned on the bottom (use tongs to lift up the bacon and check). You really just have to watch it and keep checking, once it is brown flip all the bacon slices over to the other side. In another 5-10 mins, the other side will be nice and brown and done. Drain bacon slices on paper towels (make layers of bacon and paper towels).

Try serving the Wilted Spinach Salad with it.


A little funny to make you smile:

"I have to have a raise," the man said to his boss.

"There are three other companies after me."

"Is that so?" asked the manager. "What other companies are after you?"

"The electric company, the telephone company, and the gas company."

Maybe hitting a little to close to home?
This meal will make you forget that for a few minutes.