Description
Cowboy BBQ Bacon Cheddar Chicken features juicy chicken breasts smothered in tangy barbecue sauce, melted cheddar cheese, and crispy bacon. It’s a bold, flavor-packed dinner that’s simple and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 8 slices bacon (cooked and chopped)
- Fresh parsley or green onions (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
- Season chicken with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Sear chicken in oiled skillet over medium-high heat until golden on both sides.
- Transfer chicken to a baking dish.
- Spoon barbecue sauce generously over each piece.
- Top with shredded cheese and bacon.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted.
- Garnish if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Cowboy BBQ Bacon Cheddar Chicken