Cowboy BBQ Bacon Cheddar Chicken: A Flavor Adventure!
A delicious and hearty dish featuring chicken topped with BBQ sauce, crispy bacon, and melted cheddar cheese, perfect for a family dinner or a backyard barbecue.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
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.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in BBQ sauce for a few hours before cooking.
- Feel free to add your favorite spices or herbs to the chicken for additional flavor.
- This dish pairs well with coleslaw or a fresh garden salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg