Cheesy Cheddar Bacon Chicken Breasts Recipe

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Our cheesy cheddar bacon chicken breasts recipe is every bit a restaurant quality recipe. Cheddar cheese, honey mustard sauce, crispy bacon, onions and mushrooms top the tender chicken breasts for a sheet pan meal your whole family will love.

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This cheesy cheddar bacon chicken breasts recipe is one you will want keep and make all of the time. Easy and delicious, we bake this all on one sheet pan. It will quickly become a family favorite!

Easy chicken recipes are some of our favorites. Just like our HAWAIIAN CHICKEN and our MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN recipes, this one is easy and so good. For some smaller bites, check out our AIR FRYER BACON WRAPPED CHICKEN BREAST BITES! These all give new meaning to winner winner chicken dinner!

Ingredients

We cook this fresh dish up with some staple ingredients and as always, good wholesome produce and protein.

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  • Chicken breast filets
  • honey mustard dressing
  • sliced mushrooms
  • avocado oil
  • garlic powder
  • Italian seasoning
  • smoked paprika
  • cooked bacon slices
  • shredded cheddar cheese
  • sliced sweet onions

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

We do it all on one sheet pan. Less mess and cleanup makes this recipe taste even better!

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Coat each chicken breast with honey mustard.

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Place in a single layer on one end of a parchment lined sheet pan.

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In a large bowl, mix sliced onions and mushrooms.

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Season with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika and avocado oil. Mix well.

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Spread on other end of sheet pan in a single layer.

A hand using tongs handles cooked onions on a baking sheet. The sheet also has cooked chicken pieces. A wooden board beside it holds grated cheese, cooked bacon strips on a paper towel, and a bowl of sauce. A person’s wrist wearing a smart watch is visible.

Bake at 375 for 16-18 minutes.

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Flip and move to place chicken breasts to center of sheet pan. Top them with mushroom onion mixture, shredded cheddar and 1 tablespoon or so of honey mustard.

A person arranging bacon slices on top of shredded cheese and other toppings on baked potato skins on a parchment-lined baking tray. Nearby, there is a wooden cutting board with a bowl of butter, a pair of tongs, and a paper towel with a bacon strip.

Top each breast with one slice of bacon halved or crumbled. Bake 3 to 5 minutes more until cheese is melted and chicken is 165 degrees in the center for best results.

Cheesy Cheddar Bacon Chicken Breasts served on a plate with a knife and fork on the side.
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Why Brooke loves this recipe!

Recipes are like antiques. They are meant to be handed down from one generation to another. Each one holding a special memory or nostalgic memory. Here is why we love this one!

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One pan to clean? A tender, delicious and juicy chicken recipe that feels like that of a quality restaurant? What is not to love. I love feeding my family well and being able to enjoy cooking at home with an easy cleanup are great reasons to love this recipe.

Substitutions and variations

Like most of our recipes this one will get your wheels turning on how to make the same thing but with different ingredients and make it your own.

  • Italian seasoning – you can sub ranch seasoning here for a whole different taste.
  • Honey mustard – creamy and tangy dijon mustard is a great substitution that will take this from sweet to tangy.
  • Cheddar cheese – mozzarella or another creamy, meltable white cheese also will change the flavor to new and different.

Equipment

🔧 I love to share recipes that are no special equipment required but here are a few things that would definitely make this recipe easier!

Storage

This recipe can be stored once cooled, in an airtight container for up to a week. Reheat in a low heat oven until warmed through.

This recipe freezes well for up to a month. Perfect for meal prep!

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Cheesy Cheddar Bacon Chicken Breasts Recipe

Our cheesy cheddar bacon chicken breasts recipe is every bit a restaurant quality recipe. Cheddar cheese, honey mustard sauce, crispy bacon, onions and mushrooms top the tender chicken breasts for a sheet pan meal your whole family will love.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Serving Size 4

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breast filets
  • 1/2 cup honey mustard dressing plus extra
  • 8 ounces mushrooms sliced
  • 1 cup Vidalia onions sliced
  • 2 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 4 slices bacon cooked
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded

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Instructions

  • Cook bacon and drain, set aside. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Coat each chicken breast with honey mustard, reserving 2-4 tbsp beforehand for garnish.
    4 chicken breast filets, 4 slices bacon, 1/2 cup honey mustard dressing
  • Place chicken in a single layer on one end of a parchment lined sheet pan. In a large mixing bowl, mix sliced mushrooms and onion. Season with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika and avocado oil. Mix well and spread on other end of sheet pan in a single layer.
    8 ounces mushrooms, 1 cup Vidalia onions, 2 tablespoon avocado oil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Bake for 16 to 18 minutes and remove from oven. Move chicken to center of pan and top with the mushrooms and onion mixture, shredded cheese, a bit more honey mustard and then one piece of the cooked bacon.
    1/2 cup cheddar cheese
  • Bake 3 to 5 minutes more until cheese has melted and internal temperature of the chicken reads 165 degrees

See How To Make It!

🍴 PRO TIP!

Nothing replaces good sense in the kitchen. When cooking any proteins but particularly chicken, have a reliable and accurate MEAT THERMOMETER so you can always be sure your food is safe and done! Internal temperature is so important!

🗹 RECIPE FAQ’S

Do I have to use avocado oil?

No, olive oil or even vegetable oil will work just fine. We like avocado oil because it is not a seed oil and has a high smoke point and doesn’t add any flavor to the recipes we make.

Can I just top and serve?

You can but the chicken may need more than 16 to 18 minutes to cook. We like dressing the top of the chicken for the last of the bake to melt the cheese where you get that nice cheese skirt over the chicken.

How can I make this low carb?

That is easy. Use another mustard option that is not sweet and use turkey bacon on top.

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  3. 5 stars
    This worked so well and was delicious! It was the perfect family dinner for a busy day. Glad I didn’t have to order takeout.

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