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Cheese-Topped Lemon Chicken Breasts

Name: Cheese-Topped Lemon Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 3 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 3/4 cup shredded Colby cheese

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Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Makes

4 servings

Looking for a new way to fix chicken? This easy recipe is a must-try! If you don't want to shred the Colby cheese, you could substitute packaged shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese instead. Renee Mitchell - McChord AFB, Washington

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Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
3/4 cup shredded Colby cheese

Directions

Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown chicken in butter on both sides over medium heat. Stir in lemon juice and soy sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 4-5 minutes or until meat juices run clear.
Remove from the heat. Sprinkle each chicken breast with cheese. Cover and let stand for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

4 ounce-weight: 290 calories, 18g fat (10g saturated fat), 105mg cholesterol, 851mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 29g protein.

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