Creating Monterey Chicken is straightforward if you follow these simple steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Sear Chicken: In a large skillet, heat a bit of oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and sear them for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
4. Transfer to Baking Dish: Place the seared chicken breasts in a greased baking dish.
5. Add Barbecue Sauce: Brush the barbecue sauce generously over each chicken breast.
6. Layer with Bacon: Place two slices of crispy bacon on top of each chicken breast.
7. Top with Cheese: Sprinkle shredded Monterey Jack cheese over the bacon.
8. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Garnish: Once out of the oven, let the chicken rest for a couple of minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
10. Serve: Slice and serve warm, drizzled with additional barbecue sauce if desired.

These steps will guide you in creating this incredible dish effortlessly.