Description
Juicy chicken breasts topped with crispy bacon, gooey cheddar cheese, and tangy barbecue sauce, baked to perfection.
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 for heat)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
- Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces and set it aside.
- Rub both sides of each chicken breast with olive oil.
- Season each breast evenly with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- In the same skillet, increase the heat to medium-high and sear the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Reduce the heat to medium, then pour barbecue sauce over the chicken breasts.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top of the sauce, followed by the crumbled bacon.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly.
- Once done, remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped green onions. If desired, add red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with creamy mashed potatoes, a salad, or cornbread. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: chicken, bacon, barbecue, cheddar, easy dinner, family meal