Easy Baked Queso Chicken with Turkey Bacon: A Juicy Weeknight Treat
This easy baked queso chicken recipe combines juicy chicken, flavorful queso, and crispy turkey bacon for a delicious weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup queso dip
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place the seasoned chicken in a baking dish.
- Spread queso dip evenly over the chicken.
- Top each chicken breast with a slice of turkey bacon.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in your favorite spices overnight.
- Feel free to add jalapeños for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg