Description
A melodrama of flavors, this dish combines smoky, cheesy, and savory elements for a perfect dinner without fuss.
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 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
- 8 slices bacon
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the bacon until crispy, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Remove the bacon and place it on paper towels to drain, then crumble it.
- Rub olive oil on both sides of each chicken breast.
- Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper on both sides of the chicken.
- In the hot skillet, sear the seasoned chicken breasts for 4 to 5 minutes on each side.
- After searing, reduce heat and pour barbecue sauce evenly over the chicken.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the chicken.
- Crumble cooked bacon over the cheese.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until chicken is cooked and cheese is melted.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with chopped green onions and optionally red pepper flakes.
- Allow to rest before serving.
Notes
Serve with roasted potatoes, a crisp salad, or buttery corn for the best flavor combination.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken, BBQ, bacon, cheddar, easy dinner, family meal