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BBQ Bacon Chicken Bake features baked chicken breasts topped with melted cheese, chopped bacon, and sliced green onions in a casserole dish, with a black and white towel and a bowl of chopped green onions nearby.
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5 from 11 votes

BBQ Bacon Chicken Bake

Need easy chicken dinner ideas? Make this BBQ Bacon Chicken dinner idea that you can make on a budget. It is one of our favorite easy chicken recipes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Carrie Barnard
Cost: $13.49, $2.25 per Serving

Ingredients

  • 6 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • ½ cup Barbecue Sauce
  • 1 cup Shredded Colby Jack Shredded Cheese
  • 6 Slices Bacon (cooked and crumbled)
  • 2 green onions (chopped)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the chicken and brown for 3–4 minutes per side.
  • Transfer the chicken to an oven-safe baking dish.
  • Spread the barbecue sauce evenly over the chicken.
  • Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • Remove from the oven and top with the shredded cheese and crumbled bacon.
  • Return to the oven and bake for 5 more minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
  • Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes.
  • Top with the chopped green onions and serve warm.

Notes

Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.  

Nutrition

Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 656mg | Potassium: 556mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 354IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 168mg | Iron: 1mg
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