Monterey Barbecued Skillet Chicken

Chicken with barbecue sauce, crisp bacon, and melted cheese, topped with fresh tomatoes, and green onions.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 1 meal

Ingredients

• 4  bacon, strips
• 4 (4 ounce)  boneless skinless, chicken breast halves
• 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.
2. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until cooked, but not crisp.
3. Remove to paper towels to drain, and keep warm.
4. Drain drippings from skillet, and cook chicken in butter over medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 170 degrees.
5. Top each chicken breast with barbecue sauce , green onions, tomato, and 2 reserved bacon pieces.
6. Sprinkle with cheese.
7. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.