Description

This Outback-inspired Alice Springs Chicken is a mouthwatering dish featuring juicy chicken breasts, crispy bacon, savory mushrooms, and melted Colby Jack cheese, all smothered in a creamy honey mustard sauce. A restaurant-quality meal made easily at home!

Ingredients

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1/2 cup Dijon mustard
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp lemon juice
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp butter
8 oz mushrooms, sliced
1 tbsp olive oil
4 slices cooked bacon, chopped into 2-inch pieces

2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese

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Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Sauce:

In a bowl, whisk together mustard, honey, mayonnaise, and lemon juice.
Set aside ¼ cup of the sauce for dipping.

2️⃣ Marinate the Chicken:

Place chicken breasts in a ziplock bag and add the remaining honey mustard sauce.
Seal and shake to coat. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

3️⃣ Preheat Oven & Cook Mushrooms:

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a large oven-safe skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
Sauté mushrooms for 5-7 minutes until browned. Remove from skillet.

4️⃣ Sear the Chicken:

Wipe out the skillet and heat olive oil over medium heat.
Remove chicken from marinade and sear for 5 minutes per side until browned.

5️⃣ Assemble & Bake:

Turn off heat. Top chicken with mushrooms, bacon, and shredded cheese.
Cover skillet with a lid and bake for 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).

6️⃣ Serve & Enjoy:

Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with reserved honey mustard sauce.

Notes

Cheese Options: Try cheddar or mozzarella for a variation.
Make it Lighter: Use turkey bacon and a low-fat cheese blend.

Best Served With: Mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, or a side salad.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
Calories: 520 kcal
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 880mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 17g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 47g
Cholesterol: 140mg