Why Make This Recipe
Cowboy BBQ Bacon Cheddar Chicken is a delicious dish that combines juicy chicken breasts with crispy bacon and melted cheddar cheese, all topped with tangy barbecue sauce. It’s an easy one-pan meal that brings together smoky, savory flavors that everyone will love. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this dish is sure to impress your guests while being simple to prepare.
How to Make Cowboy BBQ Bacon Cheddar Chicken
Ingredients
- 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)
Directions
- 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 and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease.
- Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces and set aside.
- Rub both sides of each chicken breast with olive oil.
- Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper evenly on both sides of the chicken breasts.
- In a hot oven-safe skillet, add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- While cooking, chop the green onions and prepare the barbecue sauce.
- Once chicken is seared, reduce heat to medium and pour barbecue sauce over the chicken.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the barbecue sauce-covered chicken.
- Crumble the cooked bacon over the cheese.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and cheese is bubbly.
- Remove the skillet from the oven, sprinkle with green onions, and add red pepper flakes if you like extra heat.
- Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before serving.
Cowboy BBQ Bacon Cheddar Chicken
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: None
Description
A delicious one-pan meal featuring juicy chicken breasts topped with crispy bacon, melted cheddar cheese, and tangy barbecue sauce.
Ingredients
- 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 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the bacon from the skillet and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease.
- Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces and set aside.
- Rub both sides of each chicken breast with olive oil.
- Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper evenly on both sides of the chicken breasts.
- In a hot oven-safe skillet, add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- While cooking, chop the green onions and prepare the barbecue sauce.
- Once chicken is seared, reduce heat to medium and pour barbecue sauce over the chicken.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the barbecue sauce-covered chicken.
- Crumble the cooked bacon over the cheese.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and cheese is bubbly.
- Remove the skillet from the oven, sprinkle with green onions, and add red pepper flakes if desired.
- Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Make sure to cook the bacon until crispy for the best texture. Feel free to customize the seasonings to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
How to Serve Cowboy BBQ Bacon Cheddar Chicken
Serve this dish hot, straight from the oven, alongside some hearty sides like mashed potatoes, cornbread, or a fresh garden salad. This chicken can also be served in sandwiches or as a part of a BBQ platter for gatherings.
How to Store Cowboy BBQ Bacon Cheddar Chicken
To store leftovers, place any uneaten chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh for up to 3 days. You can reheat it in the oven or microwave until warmed through.
Tips to Make Cowboy BBQ Bacon Cheddar Chicken
- Make sure to cook the bacon until it’s crispy for the best texture in the dish.
- Feel free to customize the seasonings to suit your taste.
- Let the chicken rest after baking to keep it juicy.
- If you prefer a smoky flavor, try adding a few drops of liquid smoke to your barbecue sauce.
Variation
For a healthier twist, you can use turkey bacon instead of regular bacon, or swap out cheddar cheese for a lighter cheese option such as mozzarella.
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FAQs
1. Can I use frozen chicken breasts?
Yes, you can use frozen chicken breasts. Make sure to thaw them completely before cooking for even cooking.
2. What can I substitute for barbecue sauce?
If you’re out of barbecue sauce, you can use a homemade mix of ketchup, vinegar, honey, and Worcestershire sauce for a similar flavor.
3. Can I grill this recipe instead of baking it?
Absolutely! You can grill the seasoned chicken for a smoky flavor and then add the barbecue sauce, cheese, and bacon directly on the grill until the cheese is melted.
