Monterey Barbecued Chicken Recipe

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Linda Coleman of Cedar Rapids, Iowa turns regular chicken into a savory dish with barbecue sauce, crisp bacon and melty cheese. It gets even better with a sprinkling of fresh tomatoes and green onions.

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Monterey Barbecued Chicken Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
  • Yield: 4 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 4 bacon strips
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

  • Cut bacon strips in half widthwise. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain; keep warm.
  • Drain drippings from skillet; cook chicken in butter over medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 179°.
  • Top each chicken breast with the barbecue sauce, green onions, tomato and two reserved bacon pieces; sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 318 calories, 17 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 107 mg cholesterol, 680 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 32 g protein.

Originally published as Monterey Barbecued Chicken in Simple & Delicious July/August 2008, p21

Tip

Shred and Freeze Cheese

It’s usually cheaper to buy cheese in blocks than in shredded form. So I purchase large quantities of cheddar, Monterey Jack and mozzarella, then shred them myself in my food processor. I store the shredded cheese in the freezer in heavy-duty resealable plastic bags, so I have it at my fingertips whenever it’s needed. —Evelyn O., Parma, Ohio

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Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2011 by stormxchaser57

My family enjoyed this recipe. It was very good and the flavors all worked well together. I omitted the green onions because I didn't have them around but the next time I make this recipe I will definitely be using them to give it the added flavor, though it didn't really need it!

 
 
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