Description
Cowboy BBQ Cheddar Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that brings the delicious flavors of a backyard barbecue right to your oven. This recipe features tender baked chicken breasts topped with crispy turkey bacon, rich cheddar cheese, and zesty BBQ sauce. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, it’s both satisfying and simple to prepare. In just under an hour, you can create a flavorful meal that will impress even the pickiest eaters.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6–8 oz each)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 8 slices turkey bacon (cooked crisp)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Pound the chicken breasts to about 1 inch thick and season with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, salt, black pepper.
- Place seasoned chicken in a baking dish and bake for about 20 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 155°F (68°C).
- While the chicken bakes, cook turkey bacon in a frying pan until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Brush baked chicken with BBQ sauce, layer on turkey bacon and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Return to oven for an additional 5-7 minutes until cheese melts and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for five minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 8 oz)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: For added flavor, choose a BBQ sauce you love. You can use ground black pepper instead of cayenne for a milder heat. Serve over a bed of greens or with sides like roasted vegetables for a complete meal.