This Bacon Pineapple BBQ Chicken is one of those easy dinner recipes that brings bold, sweet-and-savory flavor to the table with almost no effort. Juicy chicken breasts are baked with BBQ sauce, sweet pineapple, crispy bacon, red onions, and melted mozzarella, creating a dish that’s anything but boring and full of vibrant, mouthwatering flavor.
If you’re looking for an easy pineapple chicken recipe or something with that Hawaiian BBQ-style vibe, this one is a perfect choice. Everything comes together right in one casserole dish—just layer the chicken with BBQ sauce, add the toppings, and let the oven do the work. In about 30 minutes, you’ve got a complete, satisfying dinner ready to go.
As it bakes, all those ingredients melt together into something truly delicious. The chicken stays moist and tender, coated in sauce and surrounded by layers of smoky bacon, juicy pineapple, and gooey cheese. It’s the kind of combination that just works, especially with that balance of sweet, savory, and a hint of tangy BBQ flavor.
The finished dish not only tastes incredible, but it looks just as good too. With pops of golden pineapple, rich BBQ glaze, and melted cheese, it has that colorful, inviting look that makes it even more appealing at the table.
It’s like enjoying grilled Hawaiian BBQ chicken, but without needing to fire up the grill. Simple, flavorful, and easy to make, this is one of those recipes you’ll want to keep on repeat for busy nights when you still want something fun and delicious.
Bacon Pineapple BBQ Chicken
This Bacon Pineapple BBQ Chicken is one of those easy dinner recipes that brings bold, sweet-and-savory flavor to the table with almost no effort. Juicy chicken breasts are baked with BBQ sauce, sweet pineapple, crispy bacon, red onions, and melted mozzarella, creating a dish that’s anything but boring and full of vibrant, mouthwatering flavor.
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.
- Place the chicken breasts in a casserole dish. Using a spoon, brush them evenly with BBQ sauce.
- Top with diced pineapple, followed by the chopped cooked bacon.
- Add the sliced red onion, then sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center. Broil for the last 4 minutes if desired.
- To serve, top with a small amount of extra diced pineapple, a bit of the remaining sliced red onion, and diced green onions.
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