Description
This Cowboy Chicken recipe is a flavor-packed, easy-to-make dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a savory blend of spices, barbecue sauce, melted cheese, crispy bacon, and hearty beans and corn. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or entertaining guests!
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Toppings:
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Fresh chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Season chicken: Mix spices in a bowl, rub chicken with oil, coat with spice mixture, and place in baking dish.
- Add sauce: Spoon barbecue sauce over chicken and bake for 20–25 minutes.
- Add toppings: Top with cheese, bacon, beans, and corn. Bake for 5–7 minutes until cheese melts.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and cilantro before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice, roasted potatoes, or a fresh salad.
- You can use chicken thighs if preferred, adjusting the cooking time accordingly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
