Cowboy BBQ Bacon Cheddar Chicken
A flavorful dish featuring juicy chicken breasts topped with rich barbecue sauce, crispy bacon, and creamy cheddar cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 6 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Sear the chicken breasts in a skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes on each side.
- Transfer the chicken breasts to a baking dish.
- Pour barbecue sauce over each chicken breast, coating well.
- Sprinkle the crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F or 75°C).
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in barbecue sauce before cooking. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg