Monterey Chicken

This recipe is an oldie, but a goodie.  I think I've been making this one since early marriage and that has been quite a while.  We love to cook and experiment so we are constantly trying new recipes here.  with the exception of some of our tried and true family recipes that we make often like Green Chile Stew, Greg's Chili or Gran Gran's Chicken Spaghetti, there are not a lot of recipes that are in regular rotation.  In fact, when we made this, we both agreed this is a recipe we should make more often.  I love grilled chicken.  One of the recipes that IS in our constant rotation is a Green Chile Chicken Sandwich.  Just a marinated chicken breast, grilled and topped with cheese and diced green chiles.  This chicken preparation is just a tasty variation of that.  It's a hearty main dish, it would be delicious as chicken sandwich, and it's a great way to use up a little leftover bacon and cheese. We will definitely be making this more often.  

One of our favorites. We need to make 
this way more often.

Once your seasoned chicken breasts
are cooked, brush them generously
 with your favorite barbecue sauce.

Top with shredded cheddar cheese.

Add cooked and crumbled bacon,
diced Roma tomatoes and chopped
green onions.

Broil under a low broiler until cheese melts.

Serve with your favorites side dishes
for a delicious and flavorful main course,
or on a toasted bun for a
delicious chicken sandwich.

Be sure to add this one to your regular
recipe rotation.  I know we will!

MONTEREY CHICKEN 

(serves 2)

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
your favorite seasoning
salt & pepper
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 Roma tomato, diced
3 green onions (green parts only) sliced

Season your chicken breasts on both sides with your favorite seasoning.  We used Cuso's Southwest Sand and salt & pepper.  Place in a hot skillet with a small amount of neutral oil.  Cook approximately 4-5 minutes per side, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees F.  When the chicken breasts are done, place on a baking sheet that is lined with foil or parchment for easy clean-up.  Brush the chicken breasts allover with barbecue sauce.  Top with shredded cheese, bacon, tomatoes and green onions.  Broil in the oven on low broil until the cheese melts.  Serve immediately while the toppings are hot and bubbly.