Skillet Cheesy Bacon Chicken
This cheesy bacon chicken is a weeknight winner! Juicy chicken breasts are topped with crispy bacon, melty cheese, and baked in just 40 minutes. Easy, satisfying, and packed with bold flavor.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 491kcal
Cost: $15
Equipment
- 12" Cast Iron Skillet
- 10" cast iron skillet
Ingredients
- 6 bacon slices
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 chicken breasts boneless skinless
- ½ cup onion finely diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup parsley chopped
- ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cook bacon in 12" cast iron skillet on medium low heat. Set aside bacon and discard all but 2 Tablespoons of bacon grease.
- Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Add butter to the skillet with bacon grease and add chicken breasts.
- Cook until no longer pink on the inside. About 15 minutes.
- Add chicken to 10" cast iron skillet.
- Cook onions and garlic powder in 12" skillet until onions are translucent. Crumble the bacon and stir it into the cooked onions.
- Spoon mixture over chicken breasts.
- Add cheese and parsley on top of chicken.
- Bake 12-15 minutes until cheese is melted on top.
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Notes
- Don’t Overcrowd the Pan: Give each chicken breast room to sear evenly for the best texture.
- Even Thickness Helps: Pound the chicken to even thickness to help it cook evenly and stay juicy.
- Check the Chicken: Use a meat thermometer to ensure perfect doneness—look for 165°F internally.
Nutrition
Calories: 491kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 56g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 189mg | Sodium: 671mg | Potassium: 997mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 942IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 131mg | Iron: 2mg
