Cheesy BBQ Monterey Chicken Skillet

Preheat your oven to 375°F.

In a skillet, add bacon and cook over medium heat, turning occasionally until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to cool, then coarsely chop the bacon and set aside.

Drain off all but 2 teaspoons of the bacon fat from the skillet.

Season both sides of the chicken breasts with kosher salt and black pepper. Place the chicken in the skillet with hot bacon fat, and cook for 6-8 minutes on one side before turning and cooking for an additional 5-6 minutes or until fully cooked and no longer pink. Transfer the cooked chicken breasts to a clean platter.

Pour 1/4 cup of barbecue sauce into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits on the bottom. Return the chicken to the skillet and top each chicken breast with the remaining barbecue sauce.

Sprinkle 1/4 cup of cheddar jack cheese over each chicken breast, and bake in the preheated oven for 6-8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Before serving, top with chopped bacon, diced fresh tomatoes, and sliced green onions.