This recipe recreates the popular Outback Steakhouse chicken dish at home. Tender chicken breasts are topped with mushrooms, crispy bacon, and melted Colby Jack cheese, and served with a creamy honey mustard sauce for dipping.
Ingredients
- For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Season All seasoning
- 3 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
- 6 bacon strips, fried until crisp and halved
- Cooking oil, as needed
- For the Sauce:
- 1/2 cup prepared mustard
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
Instructions
Step 1: Marinate the Chicken
Rub the Season All seasoning evenly over the chicken breasts. Place them in the refrigerator and let marinate for 1 hour.
Step 2: Prepare the Bacon
While the chicken is marinating, fry the bacon strips until crisp. Remove from the pan and set on a paper towel to drain, discarding the bacon grease.
Step 3: Cook the Chicken
Heat a small amount of oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Pan fry the chicken breasts until just cooked through and lightly golden on each side.
Step 4: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Step 5: Assemble and Bake
Place the chicken breasts in an oven-safe dish. Top each breast with sliced mushrooms, bacon halves, and enough shredded cheese to cover completely. Transfer the dish to the oven and bake for a few minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Step 6: Prepare the Sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, corn syrup, honey, and mayonnaise until smooth. This will be your honey mustard dipping sauce.
Step 7: Serve
Remove the chicken from the oven, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve with the honey mustard sauce on the side. Enjoy!
Tips
- If you prefer a milder sauce, reduce the mustard or add a touch more honey for sweetness.
- Serve alongside steamed vegetables or a baked potato for a complete meal.
This dish is sure to satisfy with its combination of crispy bacon, melty cheese, and rich honey mustard sauce!