Alice Springs Chicken (copycat)
Tender baked chicken breasts topped with thick-cut bacon, melted cheddar cheese, and fresh green onions for a simple restaurant-style dinner.
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Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 2 c shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- ⅓ c chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Step 2: Prepare the Chicken
- Slice each chicken breast in half lengthwise to create six thinner pieces.
- Arrange the chicken pieces in a baking dish.
Step 3: Season the Chicken
- Season both sides of each chicken piece with salt and black pepper to taste.
Step 4: Bake the Chicken
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven.
- Bake the chicken for 25 minutes.
Step 5: Partially Cook the Bacon
- While the chicken is baking, place the bacon in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook until the fat has rendered, but the bacon is not fully crisp.
- Remove the bacon from the skillet and set aside.
Step 6: Add the Bacon
- Remove the chicken from the oven.
- Cut each bacon slice in half.
- Place the bacon strips evenly over the baked chicken pieces.
Step 7: Continue Baking
- Return the chicken to the oven.
- Bake for an additional 10 minutes.
Step 8: Add the Cheese
- Remove the chicken from the oven again.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the chicken and bacon.
Step 9: Final Bake
- Return the baking dish to the oven.
- Bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
- Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F before serving.
Step 10: Garnish and Serve
- Remove the chicken from the oven.
- Top with chopped green onions.
- Serve warm.
Notes
To make this Alice Springs Chicken (copycat) gluten-free, confirm that the bacon and shredded cheddar cheese are certified gluten-free or labeled free from gluten-containing additives. Some bacon products and pre-shredded cheeses may contain flavorings, preservatives, or anti-caking agents that could include gluten or have cross-contact concerns. The chicken, salt, black pepper, and green onions are naturally gluten-free, but all packaged ingredients should still be checked carefully. Use clean cookware, utensils, cutting boards, and baking dishes to prevent gluten contamination.