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Cowboy BBQ Bacon Cheddar Chicken

A hearty dish combining tender chicken breasts, smoky bacon, rich cheddar cheese, and zesty barbecue sauce, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces 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 extra heat

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the bacon until it becomes crispy, around 5-7 minutes.
  3. Remove the bacon from the skillet and place it on a plate lined with paper towels to drain the excess grease.
  4. Once the bacon has cooled, crumble it into small pieces and set it aside.
  5. Rub both sides of each chicken breast with olive oil.
  6. Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper evenly over both sides of each chicken breast.
Cooking
  1. Place a large oven-safe skillet on medium-high heat and heat until hot.
  2. Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they develop a golden-brown crust.
  3. While the chicken is cooking, chop the green onions and prepare the barbecue sauce.
  4. Once the chicken is seared, reduce the heat to medium and pour the barbecue sauce evenly over the chicken breasts.
  5. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the barbecue sauce-covered chicken breasts.
  6. Crumble the cooked bacon over the cheese.
  7. Transfer the skillet with the chicken to the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Once the chicken is done, remove the skillet from the oven and sprinkle the chopped green onions on top.
  9. If desired, sprinkle red pepper flakes over the chicken for a bit of extra heat.
  10. Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Add extra seasoning or herbs for flavor enhancement, customize with different types of cheese, or serve with cornbread for a delightful combination.