Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices bacon
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 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
- 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 and drain on paper towels, then crumble.
- Rub chicken breasts with olive oil and season with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- In a hot oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, sear chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Reduce heat to medium, pour barbecue sauce on chicken, sprinkle with cheddar cheese, and crumble bacon on top.
- Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted.
- Remove from the oven, top with green onions and optional red pepper flakes, and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Pound chicken to an even thickness before cooking for even results. Let the chicken rest for 3-5 minutes after baking for juices to redistribute.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken, BBQ, bacon, comfort food, easy dinner