Monterey Barbecued Chicken

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.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. 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.
2. Drain drippings from skillet; cook chicken in butter over medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until chicken juices run clear. Top each chicken breast with barbecue sauce, green onions, tomato and two reserved bacon pieces; sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.