Description
Experience the ultimate comfort of our restaurant-style Monterey Chicken. This dish features succulent, pan-seared chicken breasts coated in tangy barbecue sauce, then topped with a gooey, melted blend of Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses. Finished with crispy turkey bacon, fresh tomatoes, and green onions, this skillet dinner delivers a perfect balance of smoky and savory flavors in every bite. It is a family-friendly, 30-minute meal that tastes indulgent yet comes together with ease, making it the perfect solution for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 cup barbecue sauce (alcohol-free)
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese blend
4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup diced Roma tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
Instructions
Preheat your oven’s broiler to high.
Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
Spread barbecue sauce evenly over the top of each chicken breast.
Sprinkle the cheese blend over the sauce.
Place the skillet under the broiler for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
Remove from oven and top with crumbled turkey bacon, diced tomatoes, and green onions.
Notes
Ensure chicken breasts are of uniform thickness by pounding them slightly before cooking to ensure even searing. You can substitute the cheese blend with pepper jack for an extra kick of heat. Ensure your barbecue sauce is certified alcohol-free as some commercial brands contain trace amounts of vinegar derived from alcohol or sherry seasoning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast with toppings
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 110mg