Description
This flavorful dish combines smoky bacon, tangy barbecue sauce, and melty cheddar cheese all topped on juicy chicken breasts, making it a quick and impressive meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 drain on paper towels. Let cool, crumble, and set aside.
- 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 chicken.
- Heat the skillet and add the seasoned chicken, cooking for 4 to 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Reduce heat to medium, pour barbecue sauce over chicken, and sprinkle cheddar on top.
- Crumble the bacon over the cheese.
- Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked and cheese is melted.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with chopped green onions and red pepper flakes, if desired.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Ensure not to overcrowd the skillet while searing and avoid overcooking the chicken to keep it juicy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken, barbecue, bacon, cheddar, weeknight dinner, easy recipe