Irresistibly Juicy Cowboy BBQ Bacon Cheddar Chicken Delight
Enjoy the smoky flavors of Cowboy BBQ Bacon Cheddar Chicken with crispy bacon and gooey cheddar, perfect for any dinner.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Oven
- Meat Thermometer
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
For the Toppings
- 4 slices Bacon
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup Barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons Green onions, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional) Adjust according to taste
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
- Drain the bacon and crumble it into small pieces. Set aside.
- Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil.
- Season the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Sear the chicken in a hot oven-safe skillet for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Reduce the heat and pour BBQ sauce over the chicken. Add shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.
- Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes until cooked through and cheese is bubbly.
- Finish with chopped green onions and optional red pepper flakes.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Drizzle with extra BBQ sauce before serving for a delicious finishing touch.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 8mg
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