Cowboy BBQ Bacon Cheddar Chicken

This recipe for Cowboy BBQ Bacon Cheddar Chicken is a flavorful and easy meal perfect for weeknight dinners. It features tender chicken breasts topped with BBQ sauce, melted cheddar cheese, and crispy bacon.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Total Time 50

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 412

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast 3-4 chicken breasts
1 sweet yellow onion thinly sliced
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/3 cup BBQ sauce
1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded

Toppings (optional)

1/4 cup crumbled bacon
2 tbsp chopped green onions

Equipment

Oven
Casserole dish

Method

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Thinly slice the onion and place it in the bottom of a casserole dish.
Combine the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with this mixture. Lay the seasoned chicken on top of the sliced onions in the casserole dish.
Spread the BBQ sauce evenly over each chicken breast. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
Cover the casserole dish and bake for 25 minutes. Then, remove the cover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Remove from the oven and top with the crumbled bacon and chopped green onions, if using. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 412kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 56gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 170mgSodium: 1106mgPotassium: 1026mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 295IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 142mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For tips on modifying this recipe for a freezer meal or ideas for using leftovers, please refer to the full blog post.

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