Monterey Chicken
A delicious and easy-to-make Monterey Chicken recipe topped with BBQ sauce, cheese, and bacon.
Equipment
- Oven-safe skillet Used for cooking and baking the chicken.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 0.5 cup BBQ sauce sugar-free if making Keto
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
- 4 pieces cooked bacon, crumbled
- 0.5 cup diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). While it heats up, place a large oven-safe skillet on medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
- If your chicken breasts are thick, gently pound them to flatten. Season both sides with salt and pepper for enhanced flavor.
- Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are no longer pink in the center. This ensures a juicy chicken.
- Once cooked, turn off the heat and evenly pour the BBQ sauce over each chicken breast.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top of the chicken, followed by the crumbled bacon for that crispy texture.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Keep an eye on it to avoid burning.
- Remove from the oven and top with diced tomatoes and sliced green onions. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
For a little extra flavor, consider adding your favorite spices to the beef before cooking. No alcoholic drinks allowed, please substitute with a non-alcoholic option.