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BBQ Hawaiian Chicken Recipe (Cast Iron Skillet)

Juicy chicken breasts baked in a cast iron skillet with smoky barbecue sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, pineapple chunks, red onion, and crispy bacon. A tropical-inspired dinner ready in under 40 minutes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Chicken Recipes, dinner, Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bbq, cast iron, chicken, hawaiian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 641kcal
Author: Trisha Haas - Salty Side Dish

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts about 1.5 lbs
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese or provolone/Monterey Jack
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks drained and cut smaller
  • 1/4 cup red onion sliced and chopped
  • 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled before recipe starts
  • Salt and pepper
  • Fresh chives chopped for garnish

Instructions

  • NOTE: If you are adding bacon, make sure its cooked before you start this recipe.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 10-inch cast iron skillet or a casserole dish.
  • Arrange chicken breasts in the skillet in a single layer and season with salt and pepper.
  • Spread barbecue sauce evenly over the chicken, then top with mozzarella cheese.
  • Add pineapple, red onion, and bacon, dividing evenly among the chicken breasts. Cut pineapple smaller if the chunks feel too large for a bite.
  • Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • Optional: Sprinkle with fresh chives before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken breast | Calories: 641kcal