I’ve recently pulled one of my old recipes back out to the forefront of my kitchen. My cheese + barbecue smothered chicken was a dish I made often when I moved into my first apartment and then was married to my first husband.
I hit a rut recently, making a lot of the same dishes again and again, so I started trying to think through dishes I made previously. When this one came to mind, I thought it sounded like something Jake and I would really enjoy.
My assumption was correct, and Jake loves this dish, so I thought that meant it was time to share on the blog!
Here’s what you need:
- chicken breasts (thawed)
- olive oil
- onion flakes
- barbecue sauce
- shredded cheddar cheese.
Preheat your oven to 375 F.
As the oven heats, you’re going to want to clean your chicken up some – if the breasts aren’t thinly sliced, you’ll want to cut them into more manageable sizes. I also clean off some of the fat and such during this step.
Spray down a baking sheet. Spread out your chicken, then drizzle on your olive oil. Next, sprinkle on your onion flakes. You’ll see that I leave a tender-sized piece or two plain on my baking sheet – my little one hasn’t decided to like condiments yet, so I have to cook some plain for him.
Bake the chicken, as is, for 25-30 minutes at 375F.
When the chicken is done in the oven, pull it out. Drop a dollop of barbecue sauce on top of each piece (unless you’re making some plain for your picky eater, too!). I always swear by Sweet Baby Ray’s – it’s a staple in our house!
I spread on the sauce so it’s over the top of each piece of chicken. Next, sprinkle some of your shredded cheese on top of the barbecue on each piece.
Stick this back in the still-heated oven for about 3-5 minutes.
Serve and enjoy!
Also, you’ll note that I served this with super basic sides – boxed mac and cheese and corn. That’s because I’m a working momma and although I love to make everything homemade, some nights it’s just a victory to get a meat dish with two sides on the table. We love that real life here, y’all. 🙂
Kate with a Twang 