Bacon & Cheddar Chicken

Name: Bacon & Cheddar Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 4 bacon strips, chopped; 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2/3 cup barbecue sauce, divided; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese; Thinly sliced green onions

Cheese and bacon don’t usually come “light.” But this tasty recipe keeps the fat and calories low and flavor high. This family friendly chicken bacon recipe can easily be doubled to serve a larger group. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle Idaho

Ingredients

4 bacon strips, chopped
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2/3 cup barbecue sauce, divided
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Thinly sliced green onions

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. In a cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels; reserve drippings.
Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In same pan, brown chicken in drippings over medium heat, 3-4 minutes per side. Brush with 1/3 cup barbecue sauce. Transfer to oven; bake 8 minutes.
Spoon remaining sauce over chicken; sprinkle with cheese and bacon. Bake until cheese is melted and a thermometer reads 165°, 4-6 minutes. Sprinkle with green onions.

Nutrition Facts

1 chicken breast half : 435 calories, 20g fat (8g saturated fat), 126mg cholesterol, 973mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 0 fiber), 41g protein.

Originally published as Bacon Cheddar Oven Chicken Breasts in Simple & Delicious February/March 2017

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cynandtom

Oct 10, 2018

This chicken was delicious, didn’t change a thing!
JMartinelli13

May 7, 2017

We loved this! I subbed dried chives for the green onions, and cooked it on an indoor grill/press. Fast and delicious.
buffetfan

Apr 6, 2017

Complete and total hit with the family. The flavor combination is amazing. I had everything on hand but the green onions so I used parsley. It was a quick meal for a weeknight too. I used kitchen shears to cut up the bacon. Easily adjustable for more or less servings. I cooked a couple more slices of bacon because more bacon is always better.Volunteer Field Editor
amehart

Apr 2, 2017

Loved how quickly this came together and it was delicious! Sides can dress it up or down , and our son wants to make it as a sandwich next time. Definitely making again.
MarineMom_texas

Mar 26, 2017

This was a huge winner at our home. So easy to prepare and delicious. I made no changes to the recipe except to prepare only one chicken breast to split with hubby. We will be having this again.Volunteer Field Editor
cast_iron_king

Mar 25, 2017

A definite keeper! Great combination of flavors, and the chicken was amazingly juicy and tender. On-hand ingredients, 30 minute cook time, all done in one cast iron skillet = big win! This is perfect for those "too tired" days or for unexpected guests.
AllisonO

Mar 20, 2017

Juicy, flavorful, and oh-so-simple. This is easy enough for a weeknight but nice enough for company. It comes together quickly and uses pantry/refrigerated staples. We'll be making this recipe again soon!
homemadewithlove

Mar 2, 2017

Quick and easy meal for busy weeknight. Definitely make again.
shannondobos

Feb 27, 2017

This comes together super quickly and is super flavorful. I pounded the chicken breasts to a half inch thickness first, because the kids seem to like them better that way. I will definitely make this again when looking for a quick dinner.
Beema

Feb 20, 2017

There being just me, and this doesn't seem to be a recipe that would be successful unless it is fresh from the oven, I cut it down to just one chicken breast, and used all the ingredients listed, except for the green onions, only because I didn't have any. THIS IS A WONDERFUL WAY TO MAKE AN OUTSTANDING CHICKEN DINNER.