Monterey Chicken

Where do I even begin with this one?  This tender grilled chicken is loaded up with savory toppings and thrown in the oven for a few minutes to let everything get gooey and melty.  The different flavors all come together so well, it is seriously like a party in your mouth.  We especially love making this for guests--everybody always loves it and we really just can't get enough of it.  Also, there is a little bit of marinating time, but after that the whole thing comes together super fast and easy.  Trust me, this one is a big winner.

Monterey Chicken

Number of Servings: 4
Time to Prepare: 45 minutes

• 4 chicken breasts
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 Tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tsp Montreal Chicken seasoning
• 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
• 1 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese
• 1 (14 oz) can Rotel tomatoes, drained (I often don't have Rotel on hand, so I will just use a regular can of diced tomatoes spiced up with a bit of cumin, chili powder, and cayenne...great either way)
• 5 to 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 2-3 green onions, sliced

Marinate chicken in olive oil, soy sauce, and Montreal Chicken seasoning for 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Grill chicken until it reaches 165 degrees in the center (about 10 minutes) and place on a foil-covered baking sheet.  Top each breast with 1 Tbsp barbecue sauce, 1/4 cup cheese, 1/4 of the tomatoes, 1/4 of the bacon crumbles, and 1/4 of the green onion.  Place in oven and bake just until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

Source: slightly adapted from All Things Simple
Produce Used: Green onion