Bacon Cheddar Chicken Patties

Makes 4 servings

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 8 strips bacon
• 1 small red onion, sliced
• 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1. Place 1 chicken breast half between 2 pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper. Working from center, gently pound chicken with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/4-inch thick; remove wrap. Repeat with remaining chicken breast halves.

2. In large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet; drain on paper towels. Reserve 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet.

3. Add onion to drippings; cook and stir 2 to 4 minutes or until tender. Remove onion from skillet. Add chicken to skillet; cook 6 to 8 minutes on each side or until chicken is fork-tender and juices run clear.

4. Place chicken on cookie sheet and drape with bacon and cover with onion and cheese.  Broil for 4 to 6 minutes until cheese is melted.