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    Bacon Pineapple BBQ Chicken

    Published: Oct 17, 2017 / 189 Comments

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    Bacon Pineapple BBQ Chicken with Red Onions and Mozzarella Cheese - a delicious way to cook chicken breasts and keep them moist, flavorful and far from boring!

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    If you're looking for an easy pineapple chicken recipe or Hawaiian BBQ style chicken - this recipe is a perfect choice to try! All you have to do is throw 4 chicken breasts into a medium size casserole dish, top it with BBQ sauce, then add diced pineapple, cooked bacon, red onions, and shredded Mozzarella cheese.  Bake it uncovered in the oven for about 30 minutes, and your dinner is ready!  Your bacon pineapple BBQ chicken will be smothered in a lot of goodness and, therefore, will remain moist and tender which is what we want for chicken breasts.    

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    The result tastes so good!  and, no wonder, chicken and pineapple combination is always good, especially when the BBQ sauce is involved.  The chicken will look pretty good too, with lots of colors:

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    This is just like grilled Hawaiian BBQ chicken, but without the need to turn on the grill.

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    How do you make bacon pineapple BBQ chicken?

    Start by adding chicken breasts to the baking dish.  It's not really necessary to season the chicken breasts with salt or pepper, as we are about to pile up a whole bunch of flavorful ingredients on top.

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    Next, top with about 1 cup of BBQ sauce, to cover all chicken breasts.  Use more BBQ sauce if needed.

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    Then, top your chicken with diced pineapple (from the can):

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    Top with diced, cooked bacon:

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    Add sliced red onion:

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    Top with mozzarella cheese:

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    Bake your pineapple BBQ chicken for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is completely cooked and no longer pink in the center.

    Bacon Pineapple BBQ Chicken

    Top with diced green onions, and serve:

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    4.87 from 258 votes

    Bacon Pineapple BBQ Chicken

    This easy pineapple chicken recipe is a perfect addition to your weekly menu.  It's just like Hawaiian BBQ style chicken but without the need to turn on the grill.   Bake these chicken breasts smothered with BBQ Sauce, pineapple, bacon, red onions, and Mozzarella cheese in the oven for 30 minutes, and your dinner is ready!
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    Prep Time 25 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 55 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories per serving 498 kcal
    Author: Julia

    Ingredients

    • 4 chicken breasts (skinless, boneless - use thinly sliced chicken breasts)
    • 1 cup BBQ sauce
    • 1 cup pineapple diced
    • 6 strips bacon cooked and diced
    • ¼ red onion sliced (about ¼ cup) + extra
    • 1 cup Mozzarella cheese shredded
    • 2 green onions diced

    Instructions 

    • Preheat the oven to 375 F. Use thinly sliced chicken breasts
    • Add chicken breasts to the casserole dish. Using a spoon, brush chicken breasts with BBQ sauce.
    • Top with diced pineapple.
    • Add chopped cooked bacon on top of the chicken.
    • Top with sliced red onion.
    • Top with shredded Mozzarella cheese.
    • Bake for 25-30 minutes, uncovered, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center. Broil for the last 4 minutes if desired.
    • To serve, top chicken with a small amount of extra diced pineapple, a little bit of remaining sliced red onion, and diced green onions.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Information
    Bacon Pineapple BBQ Chicken
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    498
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    22
    g
    34
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    8
    g
    50
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    116
    mg
    39
    %
    Sodium
     
    1261
    mg
    55
    %
    Potassium
     
    742
    mg
    21
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    36
    g
    12
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    28
    g
    31
    %
    Protein
     
    35
    g
    70
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    465
    IU
    9
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    23.1
    mg
    28
    %
    Calcium
     
    180
    mg
    18
    %
    Iron
     
    1.4
    mg
    8
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Nutrition Disclaimer:

    The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. It should not be used as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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    Comments

    1. SCV

      June 09, 2023 at 9:14 pm

      I made this a couple of times now, and it turned out great both times. The second time we did boneless pork loin chops, and they came out really good too. I served the chicken with white rice with peas and carrots, and for the pork chops, we had garlic mashed potatoes and cheesy asparagus (Your recipe) were so good too. These meals are sure a winner in our household. Thank you so much.

      I'm looking forward to trying a few others on your site next This weekend ( 06/10/23) my girlfriend is coming over for lunch, and I'm going to serve your Mango Salad with Spinach and Blueberries and I'm going to add grilled chicken to make it a meal. Thanks again. 🙂

      Reply
      • Julia

        June 12, 2023 at 7:58 pm

        This comment really made my day! ❤️ I am so glad you tried so many of my recipes and enjoyed them. Thank you for taking the time to share this kind and thoughtful feedback - it means a lot to me. ❤️

        Reply
    2. Rachael

      June 07, 2023 at 7:26 am

      This is a keeper in my family -- I made this exactly as written and loved it :-))

      Reply
      • Julia

        June 07, 2023 at 6:48 pm

        Rachael, that makes me so happy! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Doreen

      March 23, 2023 at 8:17 pm

      Made this tonight family enjoyed it. Everyone cleaned their plates. Chicken was so tender. Is a keeper in our house.

      Reply
      • Julia

        March 25, 2023 at 10:37 am

        Doreen, I am so happy it turned out great! Thank you for this wonderful feedback! ❤️

        Reply
      • Jenette

        August 26, 2023 at 8:16 pm

        This recipe was a big hit, and a new favorite in my household! It was easily adapted for a sugar free/diabetic diet, sugar free bbq sauce and less pineapple, without ruining the recipe or losing its wonderful flavor.

        Reply
    4. Misty

      January 19, 2023 at 4:44 pm

      Can you cook this in pressure cooker? If so, how long would you suggest cooking it for and at what temperature

      Reply
      • Julia

        January 22, 2023 at 3:04 pm

        Misty, I haven't tried this in a pressure cooker.

        Reply
    5. Diane

      January 09, 2023 at 6:38 pm

      Made this for dinner tonight. It was amazingly good, very tasty! Husband said this is really …..really good, what do you call this. Lol. I so love making your recipes! They are the best and super easy to make, and u are very detailed in your directions which I appreciate so much.

      Reply
      • Julia

        January 22, 2023 at 4:58 pm

        Diane, thank you for such a thoughtful and encouraging comment - it means a lot to me! 🙂 And so glad you liked this particular dish!

        Reply
    6. Sheri

      January 09, 2023 at 4:15 pm

      How long would cooking time be if I used chicken thighs instead?

      Reply
      • Julia

        January 22, 2023 at 5:01 pm

        Sheri, if you use skinless, boneless chicken thighs the cooking times would be very similar to cooking skinless boneless chicken breasts. I would not use bone-in chicken in this recipe.

        Reply
    7. DeAnne

      January 05, 2023 at 9:26 am

      Can bacon bits be used instead of cooked bacon to save time or would they be too small?

      Reply
      • Julia

        January 07, 2023 at 8:17 pm

        DeAnne, you can use bacon bits. Just use a generous amount if you like more bacon flavor.

        Reply
    8. Amber

      December 03, 2022 at 6:44 pm

      I've made this several times, following the recipe as is. The only thing I do differently is use a sugar free bbq sauce on account of my own dietary needs. It's always a HUGE hit, not just in my house, but I've also made it for my extended family and they love it too! Thanks for this delicious recipe!

      Reply
      • Julia

        December 05, 2022 at 10:12 pm

        Amber, I am so glad you love this recipe! Thank you for taking the time to share such a positive comment! 🙂

        Reply
      • Katie

        January 25, 2023 at 6:56 pm

        Very yummy I did sauted red peppers instead of red onions and I forgot to put on the green onions. Still very good!

        Reply
        • Julia

          January 30, 2023 at 3:35 pm

          Katie, I love your addition of red peppers - sounds delish! 🙂

          Reply
    9. Meghan

      September 13, 2022 at 10:50 am

      I’ve made this 3 times now and absolutely love it. The pineapples are my favorite part. I use a whole pineapple and it’s absolutely delicious. I also season my chicken then sear it before I put it in the baking pan

      Reply
      • Julia

        October 02, 2022 at 8:15 pm

        Meghan, your comment made my day! I am glad you love this recipe. Thank you for taking the time to share this positive feedback and the 5-star review! 🙂

        Reply
    10. Jenn

      August 02, 2022 at 6:28 pm

      I agree with the other comment in regards to slicing chicken thin to meet cooking time suggested. It took over an hour to cook which was very frustrating. Due to the increase in time the cheese did not melt over the chicken, but rather hardened and slid off.

      Reply
      • Julia

        August 22, 2022 at 4:01 pm

        Great feedback! I have updated the recipe accordingly.

        Reply
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