HOW TO MAKE MONTEREY CHICKEN- EASY RECIPE

Monterey Jack cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while cheddar is often less expensive.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while pork belly can be more affordable.

Heat the olive oil in a large oven safe pan over medium high heat. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper to taste.

Cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until done. Cook time may vary depending on the thickness of your chicken.

Pour the barbecue sauce over the chicken. Sprinkle 1/4 cup cheese over each chicken breast.

Place the pan in the oven for 3-5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

Sprinkle the bacon, tomatoes and green onions over the chicken and serve.

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