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Juicy cowboy BBQ bacon cheddar chicken topped with crispy bacon and melted cheese.

Cowboy BBQ Bacon Cheddar Chicken

Restaurant-style cowboy BBQ bacon cheddar chicken made with juicy baked chicken breasts layered with crispy bacon, melted cheddar, and smoky BBQ sauce.
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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, BBQ, Steakhouse-Style
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Rest Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 540kcal
Author: Hannah Cooking
Cost: $10–$14 total

Equipment

  • 9x13 baking dish (For baking chicken evenly)
  • Meat mallet (For pounding chicken to even thickness)
  • Large skillet (For cooking bacon)
  • Instant-read thermometer (Ensures perfect doneness)
  • Basting brush (For spreading BBQ sauce)

Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • 4 chicken breasts - 6–8 oz each, boneless skinless
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper - optional

For the Toppings

  • 8 slices bacon - thick-cut, cooked crisp
  • 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese - shredded, sharp
  • ¾ cup BBQ sauce - your favorite brand
  • 2 tablespoon parsley - chopped, for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon green onions - sliced

Instructions 

  • Pound and season breasts evenly.
  • Bake to 155°F before toppings.
  • Pan-fry until crisp but pliable.
  • Brush BBQ, add bacon and cheese.
  • Melt cheese and finish to 165°F.
  • Let rest, garnish, and serve.
    Juicy cowboy BBQ bacon cheddar chicken topped with crispy bacon and melted cheese.

Notes

Nutrition facts are estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes used

Nutrition

Serving: 1loaded breast | Calories: 540kcal (27%) | Carbohydrates: 12g (4%) | Protein: 54g (108%) | Fat: 30g (46%) | Saturated Fat: 12g (75%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 155mg (52%) | Sodium: 940mg (41%) | Potassium: 710mg (20%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 9g (10%) | Vitamin A: 520IU (10%) | Vitamin C: 3mg (4%) | Calcium: 290mg (29%) | Iron: 1.5mg (8%)