Description
Craving a cheesy, savory, restaurant-style dinner without leaving home? This Alice Springs Chicken Outback Copycat is your perfect solution. Packed with juicy chicken breasts, crispy bacon, rich honey mustard sauce, and melty Colby Jack cheese, it’s a flavor-packed favorite that satisfies every craving. This dish is not only comforting but easy to make, making it one of the best easy dinner recipes for weeknights or casual get-togethers.
Perfect for anyone searching for “easy chicken dinners,” “copycat restaurant recipes,” or “comfort food ideas,” this dish checks all the boxes. With minimal prep and a big flavor payoff, it’s sure to become a go-to meal in your rotation. Whether you’re cooking for the family or meal-prepping for the week, this hearty dish makes dinner delicious and simple.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp seasoned salt
6 slices bacon, cooked crisp
1 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Honey Mustard Sauce:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Whisk together the honey mustard sauce ingredients and set aside.
- Season the chicken breasts with seasoned salt.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove from heat and spoon most of the honey mustard sauce over the chicken.
- Top each breast with bacon and a generous layer of cheese.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally.
- Garnish with parsley and serve with remaining honey mustard sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner