Description
A quick and flavorful skillet dish combining juicy chicken, barbecue sauce, and melted cheese, topped with fresh tomatoes and green onions.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup chicken stock
- 4 tablespoons barbecue sauce
- 4 ounces Colby Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 tomato, diced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Pound chicken breasts to desired thickness and season with salt and pepper if desired.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown chicken on both sides (2–3 minutes per side).
- Pour chicken broth over the chicken, cover skillet, and cook until chicken is done (about 4–5 minutes, depending on thickness).
- Turn off heat and spread barbecue sauce on top of each chicken breast.
- Divide shredded cheese evenly over the chicken.
- Place under the broiler for 30 seconds to 1 minute until cheese is melted.
- Top with diced tomato and sliced green onions. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To freeze, remove tomato and green onion garnish, place leftovers in an airtight freezer bag, and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost overnight and reheat in oven or skillet.
Nutrition
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
