Bacon & Cheddar Chicken

• 4 bacon strips, chopped
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2/3 cup barbecue sauce, divided
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• Thinly sliced green onions

1. Preheat oven to 350u0b0. In a cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels; reserve drippings.
2. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In same pan, brown chicken in drippings over medium heat, 3-4 minutes per side. Brush with 1/3 cup barbecue sauce. Transfer to oven; bake 8 minutes.
3. Spoon remaining sauce over chicken; sprinkle with cheese and bacon. Bake until cheese is melted and a thermometer reads 165u0b0, 4-6 minutes. Sprinkle with green onions.

bacon, chicken breast halves, salt, pepper, barbecue sauce, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/bacon-cheddar-chicken/ (may not work)