Anniversary Chicken

Tonight I went a little Pinterest crazy trying to find something to make my family before I head back to Grad School. I stumbled across this recipe and my Dad sounded intrigued so I had to try it. It has a fairly easy prep and is an inexpensive meal. It was about an hour prep for me. I'd never chopped green onions before so I used this video to make sure I did it right.

http://www.monkeysee.com/play/16822-how-to-cut-green-onions


Ingredients:

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

1/2 cup teriyaki sauce (or 1/3 cup if too salty)

1/2 cup ranch dressing

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

3 green onions, chopped

1/2 (3 ounce) can bacon bits

Instructions:

(Preheat oven to 350 degrees.    
Step 1: In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat and add chicken breasts.
         Saute 4 to 5 minutes each side, until lightly browned. (I lightly seasoned my chicken with cayenne pepper).

Step 2: Place browned chicken breasts in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Step 3: Brush with Teriyaki sauce and spoon on ranch dressing. 
Step 4: Sprinkle with cheese, green onions and bacon bits. 
Step 5: Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear. 

I served with Mashed potatoes and green beans. Super yummy and the family loved it.