MONTEREY CHICKEN

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As colorful as spring itself, Crystal Heese's tender and tasty chicken entree is sure to become a popular supper standby. "It's been my husband's favorite meal since before we were married," she writes from Quitman, Texas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 teaspoons barbecue sauce
2 cooked bacon strips
1/4 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup chopped tomato
1 teaspoon minced chives

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Transfer to a greased baking sheet. , Top each with barbecue sauce, bacon and cheese. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with tomato and chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 658mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

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