1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.

2. In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the bacon from the skillet and place it on a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces and set aside.

3. Rub both sides of each chicken breast with the olive oil. Evenly sprinkle the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper over the chicken.

4. Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the same skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until they develop a golden-brown crust.

5. Reduce the heat to medium and pour the barbecue sauce evenly over the chicken breasts.

6. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the barbecue sauce-covered chicken, then top with the crumbled bacon.

7. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

8. Remove the skillet from the oven and sprinkle the chopped green onions on top. If desired, sprinkle red pepper flakes over the chicken for an extra kick of heat.

9. Allow the Cowboy BBQ Bacon Cheddar Chicken to rest for a few minutes before serving.