Cowboy BBQ Bacon Cheddar Chicken
Deliciously smoky and cheesy, Cowboy BBQ Cheddar Chicken is a crowd-pleasing dish that transforms simple chicken breasts into a flavorful feast perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 strips thick-cut bacon
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season Chicken: Season the chicken breasts generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Cook Bacon: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Assemble Dish: Place the seasoned chicken in the baking dish. Top with BBQ sauce and crumbled bacon.
- Add Cheese: Generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top of the chicken.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and is thoroughly cooked.
- Serve: Drizzle with additional BBQ sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider using spicy BBQ sauce or adding jalapeños. You can substitute turkey bacon or use smoked gouda cheese for variation.