Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear chicken for 2-3 minutes per side.
- Transfer chicken to a baking dish and brush with barbecue sauce.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon over each breast.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add extra barbecue sauce for more flavor.
- Use thick-cut bacon for better texture.
- This dish pairs well with cornbread or side salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Method: Baking, Searing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 450 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg