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

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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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rest Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, BBQ, Steakhouse-Style
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

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

Method
 

  1. Pound and season breasts evenly.
  2. Bake to 155°F before toppings.
  3. Pan-fry until crisp but pliable.
  4. Brush BBQ, add bacon and cheese.
  5. Melt cheese and finish to 165°F.
  6. 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