Cowboy BBQ Bacon Cheddar Chicken

Name: Cowboy BBQ Bacon Cheddar Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 8 slice bacon; 1 cup cheddar cheese; 0.5 cup barbecue sauce; 0.25 cup green onions; 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes

A smoky, savory feast packed with tender grilled chicken, crispy bacon, and gooey cheddar, all smothered in a zesty BBQ sauce. Every bite delivers a perfect balance of flavors—rich, bold, and irresistibly satisfying. A true cowboy classic!

Ingredients

boneless
skinless chicken breasts
4
olive oil
1 tbsp
garlic powder
1 tsp
onion powder
1 tsp
smoked paprika
1 tsp
salt
½ tsp
black pepper
¼ tsp
bacon
8 slice
cheddar cheese
1 c
barbecue sauce
½ c
green onions
¼ c
red pepper flakes
½ tsp

Directions

1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the bacon until it becomes crispy, which should take around 5-7 minutes.
3
Remove the bacon from the skillet and place it on a plate lined with paper towels to drain the excess grease.
4
Once the bacon has cooled, crumble it into small pieces and set it aside.
5
Rub both sides of each chicken breast with olive oil.
6
Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper evenly over both sides of each chicken breast.
7
Place a large oven-safe skillet on medium-high heat and heat until hot.
8
Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they develop a golden-brown crust.
9
While the chicken is cooking, chop the green onions and prepare the barbecue sauce.
10
Once the chicken is seared, reduce the heat to medium and pour the barbecue sauce evenly over the chicken breasts.
11
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the barbecue sauce-covered chicken breasts.
12
Crumble the cooked bacon over the cheese.
13
Transfer the skillet with the chicken to the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
14
Once the chicken is done, remove the skillet from the oven and sprinkle the chopped green onions on top.
15
If desired, sprinkle red pepper flakes over the chicken for a bit of extra heat.
16
Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before serving.