Yummy Creamy Chicken

This comes from Justgetoffyoubuttandbake.com Realy good. Dredge chicken in seasoned flour and brown on both sides. Transfer to baking dish. For the sauce: 1 cup milk 1cup whipping cream or half & half 1 cup chicken broth 1 1/2 cups Cheddar, Swiss or Colby cheese – grated 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese (optional) 2 tablespoons butter or use 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon bacon grease 2 heaping tablespoons flour 1/2 teaspoon onion powder or use sauteed onions instead 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional) 2 teaspoons white granulated sugar Directions for sauce: Over medium heat, melt butter and add the salt, pepper, pepper flakes, onion powder and the sugar. Whisk together. Add the flour, and stir quickly until the roux is bubbly and smooth. Continue whisking and slowly add the milk, cream, chicken broth. ( I combine all of this together, then just pour it all in at once) Continue whisking over medium heat until it has thickened – about 10 to 15 minutes. Turn heat to low! Add the grated cheeses. (Cheddar, Colby, Swiss & Parmesan) Stir well until nice and smooth and creamy. Squeeze in 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice if desired. Note: If the sauce seems a bit too thick after all the cheese has been added, simply add a bit of chicken broth or milk and stir well. This sauce should not be as thick as pancake batter. You will want it a bit thinner. If you want additional seasonings add them. Pour the sauce over top the browned chicken in a 9×13 inch glass baking dish. Toss in about 4 pieces of crumbled bacon. Reserve some for the top as garnish. Cover the chicken with foil, and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for about 45 -60 minutes. Cooking time will depend on the THICKNESS of your chicken breasts. When it pulls apart easily with a fork, it’s ready and tender. Place a chicken breast on top of pasta, mashed potatoes, rice or cooked veggies or eat the chicken as is. (That is still my favorite way!) Spoon extra sauce over the top of each breast and crumble additional bacon on top if desired.