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GCH:What’s on Your Plate? – Smokey Mountain Chicken

December 12, 2012 by

smoky mountain chicken

This is one of those oh so easy chicken recipes that my family loves. Gooey cheese, barbecue sauce and spices…who wouldn’t love it! The chicken comes out moist and flavorful every time. You can use any barbecue sauce , we prefer Sweet Baby Ray’s. And I have used thick sliced Colby Jack and Sharp Cheddar and they both are awesome. I actually prefer the Sharp Cheddar, but the kids prefer the Colby Jack. Easy weeknight meal that is good enough to serve guests.

*note- the recipe calls for chopped tomato as well as green onion for garnish. I forgot to buy a fresh tomato for this meal, so I skipped it. But on any other day, it would be on top!

Smokey Mountain Chicken

Ingredients:

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts

12 slickes turkey bacon

1 tsp garlic powder

4 slices Colby Jack cheese

ground pepper to taste

1 tsp Italian-style seasoning

1 (18 ouce) bottle BBQ Sauce

1/8 cup chopped green onion, for garnish

1/4 cup chopped tomatoes, for garnish

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350-degrees F.
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2. Place chicken breasts in a lightly greased 9 x 13-inch baking dish.  Season with pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning to taste.  Baked seasoned chicken in the preheated over for 20 to 30 minutes or until cooked through and juices run clear.
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3. When chicken is done, remove from oven and pour on BBQ sauce. Layer each breast w/ 3 slices of turkey bacon, then a slice of cheese.  Return to the oven and continue to bake for 5 more minutes or until cheese is melted.  Removed from oven and top w/ chopped green onions and tomatoes.
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Happy Eating!
Liz
You can find more of Liz’s recipes over at www.fresh-plate.com!
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Comments

  1. coleen hayden says
    December 11, 2012 at 11:51 pm

    quick and easy…love it! we like sweet baby ray's the best also! <3

  2. Christi Wilson, Foun says
    December 12, 2012 at 3:58 am

    This is on our menu for tonight!!! 🙂

  3. Colleen says
    December 12, 2012 at 4:54 am

    This looks amazing, but I already promised chili for a rainy and cold day today! Can't wait to try this. We love Sweet Baby Ray's for our barbecue, also. I usually mix in a little Chicken 'n' Ribs, too. It is very inexpensive in our area and stretches the "good stuff" without compromising the flavor. Great post, Liz!

  4. Martha Bush says
    December 12, 2012 at 4:58 am

    I had barbecue chicken last night, a favorite standby. I would have loved to have tried this instead. But, I will next time. Sounds good,