Description
A quick and delicious comfort food dish featuring juicy chicken topped with smoky bacon, melted cheddar, and tangy barbecue sauce.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 slices bacon
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
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Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- 2. Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Drain on paper towels and crumble.
- 3. Rub chicken breasts with olive oil and season with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- 4. In the same skillet, cook the seasoned chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- 5. Pour barbecue sauce over the chicken and top with cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.
- 6. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted.
- 7. Sprinkle chopped green onions on top before serving and optionally add red pepper flakes.