Description
A flavorful chicken dish topped with smoky bacon, tangy barbecue sauce, and melty cheddar cheese, perfect for weeknights or game days.
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)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the bacon until crisp, about 5–7 minutes. Move the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
- When cool, crumble the bacon into small pieces. Set aside.
- Rub both sides of each chicken breast with olive oil. Evenly sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper over both sides of the chicken.
- Place a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and let it get hot. Add the seasoned chicken breasts. Cook 4–5 minutes per side until they form a golden-brown crust.
- While the chicken cooks, chop the green onions and have the barbecue sauce ready.
- Lower the heat to medium. Pour the barbecue sauce over the seared chicken breasts.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the sauced chicken.
- Crumble the cooked bacon over the cheese.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake 10–12 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove the skillet from the oven. Sprinkle chopped green onions on top. If you want heat, sprinkle red pepper flakes.
- Let the chicken rest a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Pat the chicken dry before seasoning for a better sear. Use an oven-safe skillet to avoid extra dishes. Serve with a side of vegetables or a salad for a balanced meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg