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BBQ Chicken Bake

Simple chicken breasts, your favorite BBQ sauce, onions, and pantry seasonings make this super simple baked BBQ chicken recipe an easy weeknight meal for even the busiest of families. It can be served with any side and makes great, versatile leftovers.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 448 kcal
Course: Dinner

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion
  • 2 pounds chicken breast cut into thin filets
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Garnish (optional)
  • diced green onion
  • chopped cilantro

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375˚F.
  2. Thinly slice the entire onion and place in the bottom of a casserole dish.
  3. Season both sides of the chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then lay each chicken breast on top of the onions. Try to lay them flat so that they don't overlap to get the most flavor.
  4. Spread BBQ sauce over the top of the chicken and then top with shredded cheese.
  5. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (165˚F.)

Notes

  • Substitutions: 
  • Use chicken cutlets, strips, or boneless skinless thighs.
  • Any shredded cheese you like with barbecue sauce can be used.
  • How to Store: 
  • To save leftovers, separate into meal sized portions and then place in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to a month.
  • To save leftovers, separate into meal sized portions and then place in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to a month.
  • How to Reheat: 
  • Reheat BBQ baked chicken by microwaving in 30 second bursts or in a skillet on the stovetop set over medium heat. Turn frequently and add more BBQ sauce as needed to keep it moist.
  • Reheat BBQ baked chicken by microwaving in 30 second bursts or in a skillet on the stovetop set over medium heat. Turn frequently and add more BBQ sauce as needed to keep it moist.
  • How to Scale:
  • This recipe can easily be halved to reduce the number of servings, or doubled. Make sure you use a large enough casserole dish if doubling, or separate it into two baking dishes.
  • This recipe can easily be halved to reduce the number of servings, or doubled. Make sure you use a large enough casserole dish if doubling, or separate it into two baking dishes.
  • Chicken Breasts - Use chicken cutlets, strips, or boneless skinless thighs.
  • Cheddar Cheese - Any shredded cheese you like with barbecue sauce can be used.

Nutrition Information

Calories 448kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 55g (110%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.03g Cholesterol 173mg (58%) Sodium 1108mg (46%) Potassium 992mg (28%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 433IU (9%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 231mg (23%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 448

% Daily Value*

Calories 448kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 55g 110%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.03g 2%
Cholesterol 173mg 58%
Sodium 1108mg 46%
Potassium 992mg 21%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 433IU 9%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 231mg 23%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.