Monterey Chicken
Monterey Chicken is a flavorful dish featuring seasoned chicken breasts cooked to perfection, topped with barbecue sauce, melted Colby Jack cheese, crispy bacon, diced tomatoes, and green onions. It's a delicious and satisfying meal that's sure to impress!
Equipment
- Large, Oven-safe Skillet
- Cooking Brush
- Oven
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to an even thickness
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cracked pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ¼ cup sugar-free barbecue sauce
- 1 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons diced green onions
Instructions
- Sprinkle both sides of the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, ensuring they are evenly coated with the seasoning.
- Heat a large, oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and butter, and heat until the butter has melted.
- Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the pan and cook for about 6 minutes per side or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Brush the barbecue sauce over the top of the chicken breasts. If desired, flip the chicken and brush the bottoms with sauce as well (you may need slightly more sauce for extra sauciness).
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top of the chicken breasts.
- Place the skillet in the oven under the broiler for 2-3 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Remove the skillet from the oven and sprinkle the crumbled bacon, diced tomatoes, and green onions over the chicken.
- Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Monterey Chicken!
Notes
This Monterey Chicken is customizable - feel free to adjust the toppings according to your preference. Serve it with a side salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal. Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated for another meal.