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Finished cheesy skillet chicken topped with melted pepper jack cheese, bacon, and onions, served with warm corn tortillas, chopped tomatoes, and sour cream.

Cheesy Chicken Skillet on the Traeger Flatrock

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This Cheesy Skillet Chicken cooked on the Traeger Flatrock is a Tex-Mex delight that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Juicy chicken breasts are seasoned with Tex-Mex spices, smothered in ancho BBQ sauce, and topped with crispy bacon, sweet onions, and melty pepper jack cheese. Serve it with warm corn tortillas, chopped tomatoes, and sour cream for a crowd-pleasing dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course chicken, entree, main, Main Course, poultry, skillet meal
Cuisine American, comfort, fusion, griddle, skillet, Tex-Mex
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Traeger Flatrock griddle
  • Flat metal spatula
  • Meat thermometer
  • Small skillet (for finishing chicken)
  • Tongs
  • Bowl (for cooked bacon and onions)
  • Grill cover or large metal bowl (to melt cheese)

Ingredients
  

  • 2 chicken breasts pounded evenly thick
  • 1/2 yellow onion chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped raw bacon
  • 5 tbsp Hardcore Carnivore Tex Mex seasoning
  • 1 cup Headcountry ancho BBQ sauce
  • 4 slices pepper jack cheese
  • Warm corn tortillas for serving
  • 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes for serving
  • Sour cream for serving

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Chicken:
  • Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness or butterfly them for faster cooking.
  • Season generously with Hardcore Carnivore Tex Mex seasoning on all sides.
  • Cook the Bacon and Onions:
  • Preheat the Traeger Flatrock to medium-high.
  • Cook chopped bacon for 5 minutes or until starting to crisp.
  • Add chopped onions and continue cooking until bacon is crispy and onions are translucent.
  • Transfer bacon and onions to a bowl and set aside.
  • Cook the Chicken:
  • Place seasoned chicken on the hot griddle.
  • Turn frequently, cooking until internal temperature reaches 140°F.
  • Brush chicken generously with Headcountry ancho BBQ sauce.
  • Add Toppings:
  • Top each chicken breast with cooked bacon and onions.
  • Lay pepper jack cheese slices over the chicken.
  • Cover with a lid or metal bowl to melt the cheese.
  • Continue cooking until internal temperature reaches 160°F and cheese is fully melted.
  • Finish and Serve:
  • Transfer chicken to a preheated small skillet on the griddle to keep warm.
  • Serve with warm corn tortillas, chopped tomatoes, and a dollop of sour cream.

Notes

Make It Spicy: Swap pepper jack cheese for habanero cheddar for extra heat.
Lower the Carbs: Skip the tortillas and serve with a side of grilled veggies.
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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