Description
Cowboy BBQ Bacon Cheddar Chicken is a mouthwatering comfort food that combines tender chicken breasts with smoky barbecue sauce, crispy bacon, and gooey cheddar cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend gatherings, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike. With its vibrant toppings and rich flavors, it’s not just a meal; it’s an experience that brings everyone together at the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and coat a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear chicken for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Pour barbecue sauce over each chicken breast and top with crumbled bacon.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the bacon.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until cheese bubbles and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest briefly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings (200g)
- Calories: 484
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg