Description
Indulge in the Cowboy BBQ Bacon Cheddar Chicken, where juicy chicken breasts are enveloped in a smoky BBQ sauce, topped with crispy bacon and melted cheddar cheese. Each bite offers a delightful contrast of textures, from the tender chicken to the crunchy bacon, all harmonized by the rich, tangy sweetness of the barbecue sauce.
Ingredients
- Chicken: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- BBQ Sauce: 1 cup of your favorite smoky BBQ sauce
- Bacon: 8 slices of thick-cut bacon, cooked until crispy
- Cheddar Cheese: 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons for cooking
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Pepper: 1 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the seared chicken to a baking dish and brush generously with BBQ sauce.
- Top each chicken breast with crispy bacon slices and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time; prepare the chicken and toppings, then store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For a healthier option, substitute turkey bacon and reduced-fat cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: main-dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8 grams
- Sodium: 1200 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 10 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 40 grams
- Cholesterol: 120 milligrams
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