MONTEREY BARBECUED CHICKEN

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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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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 shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • 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. , Drain drippings from skillet; cook chicken in butter over medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. , 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 107mg cholesterol, Sodium 680mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

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