Description
A delicious and hearty dish featuring chicken topped with BBQ sauce, crispy bacon, and melted cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the chicken in the skillet for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish.
- Pour BBQ sauce over the chicken, then sprinkle with crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in BBQ sauce for a few hours before cooking.
- Feel free to add additional toppings like green onions or jalapeños for a kick.
- This dish pairs well with coleslaw or cornbread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Cowboy BBQ Bacon Cheddar Chicken, BBQ chicken, bacon chicken recipe