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Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts (mine were 1/2lb each)
- 1/2 cup bbq sauce
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1lb bacon, cooked and chopped into 1” pieces (I actually chop mine before cooking it.)
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles (S&W brand is what I used)
- 1 cup colby jack cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup olives, chopped
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 136g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 396 | |
| Calories from Fat 305 | 77% |
| Total Fat 33.95g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat 10.18g | 41% |
| Trans Fat 0.09g | |
| Cholesterol 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium 619mg | 26% |
| Potassium 254mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs 5.63g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugars 3.43g | 2% |
| Protein 16.59g | 27% |
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