Description
This Monterey Chicken recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that features juicy chicken breasts topped with barbecue sauce, melted Monterey Jack cheese, crispy bacon, fresh tomatoes, and sliced green onions.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For Toppings:
- ½ cup barbecue sauce
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- ¼ cup green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season Chicken: Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Sear Chicken: In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Add Toppings: Remove from heat and brush the tops of the chicken with barbecue sauce. Sprinkle each piece evenly with shredded Monterey Jack cheese and crumbled bacon.
- Bake: Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from the oven and top with diced tomatoes and sliced green onions. Serve hot.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes, rice, or a side salad.
- For a shortcut, use rotisserie chicken and broil with toppings for 3–4 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
