After a relaxing Sunday at home where I did absolutely nothing, Monday has arrived with a vengeance. That means a sick teenager, an over-tired baby and the need to make dinner before I go to work. Thank God for coffee and easy meals.
Most nights when I cook before work, the crock-pot is my best friend. I love the freedom of dumping the ingredients in and not having to worry about it. Unfortunately, the crock-pot takes a while to cook the food and I needed something to take to work for myself tonight as well.
After looking through my refrigerator and pantry, I came up with the idea for cheddar bacon chicken. With just four ingredients, and 45 minutes of my time, I have a savory main dish that makes everyone in the house happy. I recommend that you try it as well.
Let me introduce you to my secret ingredient. The Weber KC BBQ Rub is a seasoning lifesaver. With just the right amounts of chili powder, garlic and onion flavors, this rub will give the chicken a sweet and spicy base to enhance the bacon and cheese.
The first step is to thoroughly coat your chicken breast haves with the spice rub and then transfer them to a baking sheet. I line my sheet with wax paper for easy clean up.
Then put half a piece of maple bacon on top of each chicken piece. I know the combination of maple and bbq seasoning might sound odd, but trust me, the flavors compliment each other beautifully.
Bake you chicken and the bacon in a 400-degree oven for 30 minutes.
Then sprinkle Monterrey-Cheddar cheese over the bacon. Put back into the oven for 10 more minutes.
Serve with broccoli cheese rice and steamed broccoli and cauliflower. I also like to slice it into strips and eat it on a flour tortilla shell with lettuce and tomato.
Bacon Cheddar Chicken
Ingredients
4 large chicken breast, cut in half
2 Tbsp Weber KC BBQ Rub, or your favorite spice blend
4 slices of maple bacon, cut in half
1 cup shredded Monterrey-cheddar cheese
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400-degrees F. Line a baking sheet with wax paper and set aside.
- In a small bowl coat the chicken breast halves with the BBQ rub, and then transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Place a half slice of bacon onto each piece of chicken and then bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and sprinkle the chicken with the cheese. Put the pan back into the oven and bake for 10 more minutes. The seasoning on the chicken will have caramelized, and the cheese will be bubbly and melted.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings: 8 | |
| Per Serving | % Daily Value* |
| Calories 132 | |
| Total Fat 7.1g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat 2.3g | 12% |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 48mg | 18% |
| Sodium 324mg | 14% |
| Potassium 127mg | 3% |
| Total Carb 1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
| Sugars 0g | |
| Protein 15.7g | |
| Vitamin A 0% · Vitamin C 4% | |
| Calcium 6% · Iron 1% | |
| *Based on a 2,000 calorie diet | |
It's that easy. My house eats this up and leaves no left overs. I encourage you to try it and tell me what your family thinks.
Thanks for stopping by,
Kristie
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