Description
Cowboy BBQ Bacon Cheddar Chicken is juicy chicken topped with smoky BBQ sauce, crispy bacon, and melted cheddar cheese. A hearty, flavorful dish perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite)
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Chopped green onions or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Season chicken breasts with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear chicken for 2–3 minutes per side until lightly golden.
- Place seared chicken in the baking dish. Brush BBQ sauce evenly over each piece.
- Sprinkle crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C) and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped green onions or parsley before serving.
Notes
Serve with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad. Adjust BBQ sauce for desired sweetness and smokiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: cowboy chicken, BBQ chicken, bacon cheddar chicken, easy dinner recipe