Description
Cowboy BBQ Bacon Cheddar Chicken is a delicious dish that combines savory flavors and textures.
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
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Place the seared chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the BBQ sauce evenly over each chicken breast, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Sprinkle the crumbled bacon generously over the BBQ sauce.
- Finally, top each chicken breast with a generous amount of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Once cooked, remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for about 10-15 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken.
- Feel free to customize the toppings to your liking.
- This dish pairs well with sides like rice or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg