Raw or roasted, Hatch Chiles are simply delicious, but when incorporated into a mild cheddar cheese, their flavor is elevated to a new level!
Chef Billy Parisi uses our limited time Hatch Chile Cheddar and BBQ sauce to turn ordinary chicken into an extraordinary and easy weeknight meal!
Cheesy Hatch Pepper BBQ Chicken
Serves 3
Ingredients
• 3 7-9 oz. boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 6 strips of bacon
• 9 Tbsp. BBQ sauce
• 8 oz. shredded Hatch pepper cheddar cheese
• 1/3 cup tomatoes, medium diced
• 2 Tbsp. green onions, sliced
• Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper and set aside.
3. In a large frying pan over medium-high heat add the bacon and cook until very browned on both sides, about 7-9 minutes.
4. Remove the bacon and set aside on paper towels to drain.
5. Add the chicken to the hot pan over medium-high heat with rendered bacon fat and cook for 4 minutes or until browned on one side.
6. Flip the chicken over and add two cooked strips of bacon to each chicken breast. Evenly pour on the BBQ sauce and add the cheese to the top of each chicken breast.
7. Bake in the oven at 350°F for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through and the cheese is melted.
8. Garnish with tomatoes and green onions.
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