Low Carb Monterey Chicken

Chicken breasts are a great option on a low carb diet — they are packed with protein and contain zero carbs. On the other hand, chicken can be bland if not seasoned well and dry and tough if not cooked properly. This Low Carb Monterey Chicken takes boring chicken breasts to a new level with an explosion of flavor. A few simple ingredients and a skillet are all you need for an easy week-night meal.

For this Low Carb Monterey Chicken recipe, use either thin-cut chicken breasts or butterfly regular breasts for even cooking. I used G. Hughes’ Smokehouse Sugar-Free Hickory BBQ sauce in this dish, but feel free substitute your favorite brand or flavor.

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Low Carb Monterey Chicken

Recipe by Dee (Low Carb & Tasty)

This Low Carb Monterey Chicken recipe takes boring chicken breasts to a new level. Packed with flavor and low in carbs, just a few simple ingredients and a skillet are all you need for an easy week-night meal.

Servings4 servings

Total Time25 minutes mins

Net Carbs3

Meal Type: Main Dish

Cooking Method: Stovetop/Skillet

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb chicken breasts thin cut or butterflied
• ¼ tsp salt to taste
• ¼ tsp pepper to taste
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ⅓ cup sugar-free BBQ sauce
• 4 slices bacon cooked and chopped
• ½ cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
• ½ cup Cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions

• Season chicken with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
• Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil and butter.
• Sear chicken for 4 minutes on each side, then cover with a lid and reduce heat to low. Continue cooking on low until chicken is cooked all the way through.
• Spoon sugar-free BBQ sauce onto each breast, then top with chopped bacon. Sprinkle cheeses on top.
• Broil in oven for 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Serving size is about 1 small breast.

Equipment

Cast Iron Skillet

Nutrition Facts

Low Carb Monterey Chicken

Serving Size

 

1 serving

Amount per Serving

Calories

457

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

27

g

42

%

Cholesterol

 

154

mg

51

%

Sodium

 

886

mg

39

%

Carbohydrates

 

3

g

1

%

Fiber

 

0

g

0

%

Sugar

 

0

g

0

%

Protein

 

47

g

94

%

Net Carbs

 

3

g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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