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A vibrant plate featuring boneless chicken breasts topped with melted cheddar cheese, crispy bacon bits, and drizzled with smoky BBQ sauce. The dish is garnished with chopped green onions and served alongside colorful roasted vegetables. The presentation highlights the melty cheese, crunchy bacon, and juicy chicken on a rustic wooden platter, creating a hearty and appetizing look with appealing textures and bold flavors.

Easy Cowboy BBQ Bacon Cheddar Chicken

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Juicy chicken breasts topped with melted cheddar cheese and crispy bacon, smothered in smoky BBQ sauce, perfect for a quick and delicious dinner.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • Chopped green onions for garnish
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  3. Place chicken in a baking dish and brush generously with BBQ sauce.
  4. Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
  5. Remove from oven, sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.
  6. Broil for 2-3 minutes until cheese melts and bacon crispies.
  7. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.

Notes

  • You can use pre-cooked bacon for quicker prep.
  • Adjust BBQ sauce to your preferred level of smokiness.
  • Serve with your favorite sides like roasted vegetables or cornbread.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Method: Baking, Broiling
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings
  • Calories: 480 Kcal
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 1020mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 45g
  • Cholesterol: 125mg