Oven Baked Bbq Cheddar Chicken
Get ready to elevate your weeknight dinner game with this irresistible Oven Baked BBQ Cheddar Chicken recipe—a perfect balance of smoky, cheesy, and crispy flavors. Tender chicken breasts are seasoned to perfection and coated in tangy BBQ sauce before being layered with a luscious blanket of shredded cheddar cheese and crunchy breadcrumbs. Baked to golden, bubbly perfection, this dish is simple to prepare yet packs a gourmet punch, making it ideal for busy nights or casual entertaining. Ready in under an hour, this crowd-pleaser pairs beautifully with classic sides like creamy mashed potatoes or a crisp green salad. Whether you're indulging in family favorites or trying a new twist on baked chicken, this recipe is sure to become a household hit!
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 as needed cooking spray
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with cooking spray.
Step 2
Pat the chicken breasts dry using paper towels and season both sides with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Step 3
Brush a generous layer of BBQ sauce over each chicken breast, covering both sides entirely.
Step 4
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the breadcrumbs with olive oil and mix well to create a light crumble.
Step 5
Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish in a single layer.
Step 6
Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the BBQ-coated chicken breasts.
Step 7
Top the cheese layer with the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring it is evenly distributed across all chicken breasts.
Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the breadcrumbs are golden and crispy.
Step 9
Remove the dish from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Step 10
Enjoy your Oven Baked BBQ Cheddar Chicken with your favorite side dishes, such as mashed potatoes or a fresh green salad.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1192.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2557.2 |
| Total Fat 95.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 36.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 693.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4838.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 156.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 65.9g | |
| Protein 265.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1085.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 13.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 601.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories