Crock pot Monterey Chicken Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
6 hrs
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Total Time
6 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
392 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crock pot Monterey Chicken Recipe
Description
This Crock pot Monterey Chicken recipe layers thick onion slices at the crock pot base, then places large boneless, skinless chicken breasts on top, seasoned simply with salt and black pepper. Barbecue sauce is poured over the chicken to infuse smoky, tangy flavor during the six-hour slow cooking on low, which tenderizes the meat.
About 30 minutes before serving, shredded Monterey Jack cheese and crumbled cooked bacon are added on top, creating a melty, savory topping. The finished dish is served over the cooked onions and garnished with diced tomatoes and sliced green onions, adding freshness and color contrast.
This preparation is straightforward, relying on slow cooking to meld flavors while keeping the chicken moist. The combination of barbecue sauce, cheese, and bacon gives a layered taste profile ranging from smoky and creamy to savory. It works well as a main dish accompanied by sides or in sandwiches.
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breast large, boneless skinless
- 1 onion sliced thick
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 cups Monterey jack cheese shredded
- 6 lices Bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup green onions
Instructions
- In a 6 quart crock pot place the onions on the bottom and the chicken on top.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the BBQ on top.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or until the chicken is tender.
- 30 minutes before ready to serve top with the cheese and bacon.
- Serve on the onions and top with diced tomatoes and green onions.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 392 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 392kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 1320mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 470mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 480IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 313mg | 31% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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