Description
Cowboy BBQ Bacon Cheddar Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that perfectly balances smoky, savory flavors with creamy cheese and crispy bacon. This recipe features succulent grilled chicken breasts smothered in zesty barbecue sauce, topped with crumbled bacon and gooey cheddar cheese. It’s an ideal choice for family dinners, weekend barbecues, or casual gatherings, ensuring that everyone will be asking for seconds. Easy to prepare and incredibly satisfying, this hearty meal is the ultimate comfort food that brings the bold tastes of cowboy cuisine to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices of bacon
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 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
- Green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- Rub chicken with olive oil and season with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Sear chicken in the same skillet for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Pour barbecue sauce over chicken and top with cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.
- Transfer to the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (220g)
- Calories: 455
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 145mg