Irresistible Spicy Southern Cheesy Chicken with Turkey Bacon Delights
Delight your taste buds with this irresistible spicy southern cheesy chicken dish, enhanced with turkey bacon for an added flavor kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken with cayenne, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and chop.
- In the same skillet, sear the seasoned chicken on both sides until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish, top with chopped turkey bacon and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve hot and enjoy your delicious dish!
Notes
- For extra spice, add chopped jalapeños.
- Greens like spinach can be added before the cheese for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: spicy chicken, southern recipe, cheesy chicken, turkey bacon