Cowboy BBQ Bacon Cheddar Chicken
A delicious and easy recipe for tender chicken topped with crispy bacon, melted cheddar cheese, and tangy barbecue sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 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
- 8 slices bacon
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Once cooled, crumble the bacon and set aside.
- Rub chicken breasts with olive oil and season with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- In an oven-safe skillet, cook the chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Pour barbecue sauce over the chicken, add shredded cheddar cheese, and top with crumbled bacon.
- Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted.
- Sprinkle chopped green onions on top and add red pepper flakes if desired.
- Allow to rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For a zestier kick, try adding sliced jalapeños. Using pre-cooked bacon can save time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg