Description
A flavorful cheesy BBQ chicken bake that combines tender chicken with a rich BBQ sauce and melty cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, BBQ sauce, cream cheese, red onion, cilantro, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the mixture evenly in a greased baking dish.
- Top with cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add jalapeños to the chicken mixture.
- Serve with tortilla chips or over rice for a complete meal.
- Experiment with different types of cheese for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: cheesy BBQ chicken bake, chicken recipe, BBQ chicken, baked chicken, comfort food