Cheesy Bacon BBQ Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
412 kcal
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Course
Dinner
Cheesy Bacon BBQ Chicken
Description
The recipe calls for seasoning chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, then placing them over a bed of thinly sliced sweet yellow onions in a casserole dish. Each breast is coated with BBQ sauce and covered with cheddar cheese before baking covered for 25 minutes, then uncovered to brown the cheese and ensure doneness at 400˚F. The chicken cooks to an internal temperature of 165˚F, resulting in tender, juicy meat.
The onions beneath add moisture and sweetness to the dish, absorbing some of the sauce. The final addition of crumbled bacon and chopped green onions introduces crunchy texture and fresh, sharp notes, complementing the rich cheese and savory BBQ flavors. The dish combines multiple textures from tender chicken, melted cheese, and crispy bacon.
This dish can be served as a main course paired with sides like vegetables or potatoes. The recipe suggests options for freezing as a meal prep and ideas for utilizing any leftovers.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breast 3-4 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
- 1 onion sweet yellow
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/3 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese
Toppings (optional)
- 1/4 cup Bacon crumbled
- 2 tbsp green onion chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400˚F.
- Thinly slice the onion and place it in the bottom of a casserole dish.
- Combine the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder and season both sides of the chicken. Lay the chicken on top of the onions.
- Spread the BBQ sauce equally over each chicken breast. Sprinkle cheese over the top of the dish.
- Cover and bake covered for 25 minutes, then uncovered for an additional 15-20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through (165˚F internal temperature.)
- Top with crispy crumbled bacon and green onions. Enjoy!
Notes
- Consult the post for guidance on freezing this dish for meal prep purposes.
- Consider various ideas for transforming leftovers into new meals.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 412 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 412kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 56g | 112% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 170mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 1106mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 1026mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 295IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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