Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

Slice each chicken breast in half lengthwise.

Step 3

Season each side of the chicken with salt and pepper to taste, and bake for 25 minutes.

Step 4

While the chicken is cooking, partially cook the bacon until the fat is all rendered from it, but it is not crispy yet.

Step 5

Remove the chicken from the oven, cut each piece of bacon in half and place the strips of bacon on top of each piece of chicken.

Step 6

Return the chicken to the oven and cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Step 7

Remove the chicken again, top with the shredded cheese and bake another 5 minutes.

Step 8

Top with green onions for garnish before serving.