BBQ Bacon Chicken Bake
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
370 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
BBQ Bacon Chicken Bake
Description
In this recipe, chicken breasts are first browned in olive oil to develop a flavorful crust, then baked with a coating of barbecue sauce that adds tang and sweetness. After initial baking, the chicken is topped with shredded Colby Jack cheese and crumbled cooked bacon, then returned to the oven to melt the cheese and blend those savory toppings. The green onions sprinkled on top add a fresh, slightly sharp contrast to the richness of cheese and bacon.
This chicken bake works well as a main course for dinner, complementing simple side dishes like steamed vegetables, rice, or a green salad. The layers of flavor from barbecue sauce, melted cheese, and bacon provide a classic balance of smoky, cheesy, and savory notes in each bite.
Leftovers keep well in an airtight container refrigerated up to five days, making it suitable for meal prep and quick reheating.
Ingredients
- 6 chicken breast boneless skinless
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 cup Colby jack cheese shredded
- 6 lices Bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- 2 green onions (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Heat the oil olive in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the chicken in the skillet and brown both sides for 3-4 minutes.
- Place in an oven safe baking dish.
- Add about 1 tablespoon of the BBQ sauce to each chicken breast.
- Bake in 400 degree oven for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Then top the chicken with the shredded cheese and crumbled, cooked bacon.
- Bake for 5 more minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Remove the chicken from the oven. Let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Serve topped with the green onions and enjoy!
Notes
- Keep leftovers refrigerated in an airtight container and consume within 5 days for best quality.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 370 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 370kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 108mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 656mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 556mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 354IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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