Cowboy BBQ Bacon Cheddar Chicken
A delicious dish combining smoky barbecue sauce, crispy bacon, and melted cheddar cheese over tender chicken, perfect for weeknights or casual get-togethers.
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 Cook until crispy.
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped For garnish.
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes Optional, for extra heat.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the bacon until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the bacon from the skillet, place on a plate lined with paper towels, and let drain.
- Crumble the cooled bacon into small pieces and set aside.
- Rub both sides of each chicken breast with olive oil and season with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the seasoned chicken breasts over medium-high heat, cooking for 4-5 minutes each side until golden-brown.
Cooking
- Reduce heat to medium and pour barbecue sauce over the chicken breasts.
- Sprinkle cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon over the top.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle with chopped green onions and optional red pepper flakes.
- Allow to rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate the chicken with the seasoning for a few hours. Use your favorite barbecue sauce for different flavors. Broil for a few minutes at the end for a crispier topping.