Description
Smoky BBQ Bacon Chicken Potato Skillet brings hearty comfort straight to your dinner table with minimal cleanup. Crispy bacon, tender chicken, and golden potatoes combine in one sizzling pan that delivers maximum flavor without complicated preparation.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 1 lb Chicken Breast
- 6 slices Bacon
Supporting Starches:
- 2 cups Potatoes
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 cup BBQ Sauce
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese
- 2 Green Onions
Instructions
- Crisp 6 slices of bacon in a large skillet over medium heat at 350°F until golden and crunchy. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, keeping 2 tablespoons of drippings in the pan.
- Season 1 lb of diced chicken breast with 1 teaspoon each of smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Add chicken to the bacon drippings and cook for 7-10 minutes until your meat reaches 165°F internal temperature.
- Pour 2 cups of cubed potatoes into the skillet with your seasoned chicken. Add 1 cup of BBQ sauce and cover the pan. Simmer at medium-low heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes to prevent sticking.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the skillet. Let the cheese melt completely for 2-3 minutes while the pan remains on low heat.
- Crush your reserved bacon and scatter it across the top of the skillet. Garnish with 2 chopped green onions for a fresh burst of flavor.
- Serve the skillet directly from the pan, ensuring each portion gets a mix of crispy bacon, melted cheese, and seasoned chicken.
Notes
- Reserve some bacon drippings for extra flavor in the chicken and potato cooking process.
- Choose a smoky BBQ sauce to enhance the bacon and smoked paprika notes in the dish.
- Cut potatoes into uniform small cubes so they cook evenly and become tender at the same time.
- Low-sodium diets can reduce salt and use turkey bacon for a lighter protein option.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: One-Skillet
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 475 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg