Description
A comforting dish featuring seasoned chicken breasts baked with barbecue sauce and melted cheddar cheese, perfect for family gatherings and cozy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Rub chicken breasts with olive oil.
- Mix garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper, then season chicken breasts.
- In a hot skillet, sear the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Pour barbecue sauce over the browned chicken, sprinkle cheddar cheese on top, and bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes.
- Top with chopped green onions before serving, and add red pepper flakes for heat if desired.
Notes
Feel free to substitute chicken thighs for a juicier texture or use homemade barbecue sauce for a personal touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: BBQ chicken, comfort food, easy dinner, chicken bake