Bacon and Cheese Smothered Chicken – A Comfort Food Classic

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp olive oil or butter

For the Toppings:

• 6 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (or a mix of cheddar and Monterey Jack)
• ½ cup shredded mozzarella (for extra meltiness)
• ½ cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard (for extra depth)
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp Italian seasoning
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Preparation

Step 1: Prepare the Chicken

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