Irresistibly Juicy Cowboy BBQ Bacon Cheddar Chicken Recipe
Cowboy BBQ Bacon Cheddar Chicken combines smoky bacon, gooey cheddar over tender chicken for an irresistible meal.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 520kcal
Equipment
- Skillet
- Oven
- Instant-read thermometer
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
For the Topping
- 8 slices Bacon
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup Barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup Green onions (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Drain on paper towels and crumble.
- Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil and season both sides with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Pour barbecue sauce evenly over the chicken and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Sprinkle crumbled bacon over the cheese and bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until chicken is cooked through and cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Allow to rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
You can substitute different cheeses or add spices for a personalized touch. For enhanced flavor, drizzle extra BBQ sauce before serving.