Description
Cowboy BBQ Bacon Cheddar Chicken is a flavor-packed dish that’s sure to impress at any gathering. This mouthwatering recipe features juicy grilled chicken topped with crispy bacon, gooey cheddar cheese, and zesty barbecue sauce. Perfect for family dinners, backyard barbecues, or cozy nights in, it combines smoky and savory flavors that will leave everyone craving more. With quick preparation and versatile serving options, this dish is bound to become a favorite in your home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices bacon
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: green onions, chopped
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy; set aside.
- Rub chicken breasts with olive oil and season with spices.
- Sear chicken in the same skillet until golden brown on both sides.
- Pour barbecue sauce over chicken and top with cheese and crumbled bacon.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until chicken is cooked through and cheese is bubbly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (180g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1070mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 150mg