Monterey Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
465 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Monterey Chicken
Description
Monterey Chicken begins by seasoning chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then searing them in olive oil until cooked through. Barbecue sauce is spooned over each breast before sprinkling shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese on top. The chicken is then placed in the oven briefly to melt the cheese completely. Crisply cooked and crumbled bacon along with diced tomatoes and sliced green onions are scattered over the cheese, adding freshness and texture contrast.
The dish offers a balance of smoky barbecue sauce and melted cheese layered on tender chicken breasts, complemented by the crisp bacon bits and fresh tomatoes. The simple preparation keeps the chicken moist and flavorful.
Monterey Chicken can be served alongside vegetables, rice, or salads. It also works well as a hearty sandwich filling when served on a bun with the toppings.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast boneless skinless
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 cup cheese I used a blend of Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 lices Bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup green onions
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large oven safe pan over medium high heat. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until done. Cook time may vary depending on the thickness of your chicken.
- Pour the barbecue sauce over the chicken. Sprinkle 1/4 cup cheese over each chicken breast.
- Place the pan in the oven for 3-5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
- Sprinkle the bacon, tomatoes and green onions over the chicken and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 465 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 465kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 108mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 690mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 722mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 480IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 5.8mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 184mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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