Cheesy Skillet BBQ Chicken (Monterey Chicken) - Dinner Under 30 Minutes!

Monterey Jack cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while maintaining meltiness.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon has fewer calories and fat.

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup + vinegar

Homemade sauce can be lower in sugar.

chicken breasts

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken

Thighs are juicier and often less expensive.

Season the chicken breast with olive oil, garlic and herb seasoning, salt, and pepper.

Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.

Cook the seasoned chicken breast for about 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.

In the last few minutes of cooking, top the chicken with BBQ sauce, crispy bacon, and Monterey Jack cheese.

Cover the skillet to help the cheese melt, about 2-3 minutes.

Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes.

Prepare toppings by dicing tomatoes and finely chopping scallions.

Serve the chicken topped with diced tomatoes and scallions.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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