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Monterey Jack Smothered Barbecue Chicken

Delight in a mouthful of flavors in every bite of the Monterey Jack Smothered Barbecue Chicken. This wholesome, low-carb, and gluten-free meal is full of delicious barbecue chicken topped with cheese and garden-fresh vegetables, finishing off with a beautiful pinch of cilantro.
5
43 min
TOTAL TIME
681
CALORIES
$2.05
PER SERVING
Monterey Jack Smothered Barbecue Chicken
Directions
10 STEPS
10 min
PREP TIME
33 min
COOK TIME
43 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2
Place the chicken slices in a bowl, pour half of the sugar-free BBQ sauce, and mix well so the chicken gets coated evenly.
3
Arrange the marinated chicken slices single-layered in a 10-inch cast iron skillet.
4
Pour the remaining BBQ sauce over the chicken slices, ensuring they are covered completely.
5
Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 25 minutes until cooked well.
6
While chicken is in the oven, combine the chopped red onion, green bell pepper, and sliced pickled jalapenos in a bowl.
7
Once the chicken is baked, take the skillet out of the oven and switch the oven mode to broil.
8
Spread the shredded Monterey Jack cheese over the baked chicken, followed by the combined chopped vegetables.
9
Broil for about 5 minutes or until the cheese melts and bubbles.
10
Remove the skillet from the oven and sprinkle the freshly chopped cilantro on top before serving.
Health Info
Macros
53g
CARBS
30g
FAT
47g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
Contains these allergens
MILK
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