Description

Get ready to light up your taste buds with this BBQ Bacon Chicken Bite Explosion! Juicy bite-sized chicken pieces are tossed in smoky BBQ sauce, loaded with crispy bacon, melty cheddar, and fresh veggies, then baked to bubbly perfection. It’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser for weeknights, game days, or anytime you want bold, cheesy comfort food.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup BBQ sauce
6 slices bacon, chopped
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup diced red onion
½ cup diced bell pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
Cook Bacon: In a skillet over medium heat, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
Mix Chicken: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken pieces with BBQ sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until every piece is well coated.
Add the Good Stuff: Fold in the crispy bacon, shredded cheddar, diced red onion, and bell pepper. Give it a good toss so everything is evenly distributed.
Bake: Pour the chicken mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly.
Garnish & Serve: Once out of the oven, sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Notes

Customize It: Add a little heat by tossing in diced jalapeños or a dash of cayenne pepper.
Make Ahead: Prep the chicken mixture in advance and refrigerate until you’re ready to bake.
Leftovers: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 portion (1/4 of recipe)
Calories: 410 kcal
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 980mg
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 29g
Cholesterol: 95mg

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