Baked Chicken with Mediterranean Creamed Spinach, Bacon and Mushrooms

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Butter the bottom of a 13x9x4 inch oval casserole dish with unsalted butter.

Season both sides of each chicken breast generously with salt, lemon pepper seasoning, and a small amount of paprika.

Place the seasoned chicken breasts, flat side down, into the greased casserole dish and bake for 15-20 minutes.

Heating briefly may be necessary. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil over medium heat. Add store-bought creamed spinach, stir, and heat through for 1-2 minutes. Set aside.

In a separate pan, heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook on high-medium heat for 1-2 minutes, until the mushrooms caramelize. Do not add salt, as it will prevent caramelization.

Remove the chicken from the oven after 15-20 minutes.

Top each chicken breast with the heated creamed spinach, chopped cooked bacon, caramelized mushrooms, and one slice of pepper jack cheese.

Bake in the oven, uncovered, for an additional 15-20 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.

Optional: Broil for 2-4 minutes, being careful not to burn the cheese on top.