BACON & CHEDDAR CHICKEN

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

  • 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 : Calories 435 calories, Fat 20g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 973mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 41g protein.

Sudip Lamichhane
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This recipe was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would reduce the amount of salt in the sauce next time.


Baby Huey
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe was amazing! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the bacon and cheddar added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Akiya Lindsey
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they were cooked through in about 30 minutes. The bacon and cheddar added a nice flavor to the chicken. I will definitely be making this ag


Adnan Sandhu
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


mohamad kassem
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This recipe was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would reduce the amount of salt in the sauce next time.


Bewafa Sanam
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe was amazing! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the bacon and cheddar added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Furkan Sharif
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they were cooked through in about 30 minutes. The bacon and cheddar added a nice flavor to the chicken. I will definitely be making this ag


Imran Ullah Khan
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Trisa Yadav
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This recipe was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would reduce the amount of salt in the sauce next time.


Szabolcs Szilva
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe was amazing! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the bacon and cheddar added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


fahad jimia
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they were cooked through in about 30 minutes. The bacon and cheddar added a nice flavor to the chicken. I will definitely be making this ag


Neama Magdy
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Mohamad Jaafar
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the bacon and cheddar added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.