Ingredients

• 4 bacon strips
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of onion soup, undiluted
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Directions

• In a microwave, cook bacon on paper towels on high for 1 to 2-1/2 minutes or until partially cooked.
• Wrap a bacon strip around each chicken breast. Sprinkle with pepper. Arrange in an 8-in. square microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 5-1/2 minutes; drain.
• In a large bowl, combine soup and broth; cover and microwave for 1-1/2 minutes. Spoon around chicken. Cook, uncovered, 3-6 minutes longer or until juices run clear. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with almonds. Yield: 4 servings.

Editor’s Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.