Monterey chicken

Savory Monterey Chicken Recipe: Juicy chicken breasts topped with crispy bacon, tangy BBQ sauce, melted Monterey cheese, flavorful canned tomatoes, and a hint of onion. Perfect for a family dinner! Ready in just a few simple steps. 🍗🧀🥓

  • 12 Apr 2024
  • Cook time 35 min
  • Prep time 15 min
  • 4 Servings
  • 6 Ingredients

Monterey chicken

Monterey Chicken is a delightful dish that combines juicy chicken breasts with smoky bacon, tangy BBQ sauce, and creamy Monterey cheese. It's a perfect recipe for a hearty family dinner, bringing together a rich blend of flavors that will satisfy your taste buds. This guide will help you prepare Monterey Chicken with easy-to-follow steps and tips to ensure your dish turns out perfect every time.

Ingredients:

2 oz bacon
54g
8 chicken breasts
1840g
1/2 cup BBQ sauce
120g
1/2 cup monterey cheese
54g
1/2 cup canned tomatoes
120g
1 onion stalk
12g

Instructions:

1. Prepare Ingredients: Begin by dicing the bacon and finely chopping the onion stalk. Drain and dice the canned tomatoes if they aren't pre-chopped.
2. Cook Bacon: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the diced bacon until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Once done, remove the bacon from the skillet and set it aside on a paper towel-lined plate, leaving the bacon fat in the skillet.
3. Prepare Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Cook Chicken: In the same skillet with the bacon fat, cook the chicken breasts over medium-high heat. Cook each side for about 6-8 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and no longer pink in the center. Depending on the size of your skillet, you may need to do this in batches. Remove the chicken breasts from the skillet and place them on a baking sheet.
5. Preheat Oven: While the chicken is cooking, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
6. Assemble the Chicken: Once all chicken breasts are cooked and on the baking sheet, brush the top of each one with a generous amount of BBQ sauce.
7. Add Toppings: Sprinkle the shredded Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the BBQ sauce on each chicken breast. Follow by evenly distributing the diced canned tomatoes and chopped onion stalk over the cheese. Finally, sprinkle the crispy bacon bits on top.
8. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Serve: Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving. Serve hot and enjoy your Monterey Chicken with your favorite sides!

Tips:

- Make sure to cook the bacon until it's crispy; this will add a nice crunch and smoky flavor to your dish.

- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness to ensure they cook evenly and remain tender.

- Use a good-quality BBQ sauce for the best flavor; you can also experiment with different varieties to find your favorite.

- If you prefer a bit of kick, consider adding some chopped jalapenos to the canned tomatoes.

- Let the cheese melt completely on the chicken in the last few minutes of baking for a perfectly gooey finish.

- Garnish with fresh herbs, such as chopped parsley or cilantro, for an added burst of freshness.

Monterey Chicken is a crowd-pleasing meal that is both delicious and easy to make. By following these steps and incorporating the given tips, you can create a dish that's full of flavor and sure to impress your family and friends. Serve it with a side of vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete and satisfying dinner experience.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size550 grams
Energy
Calories 730kcal29%
Protein
Protein 110g75%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 14g4%
Fiber 0.91g2%
Sugar 11g11%
Fat
Fat 22g25%
Saturated 7g23%
Cholesterol 360mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 80ug9%
Choline 400mg72%
Vitamin B1 0.69mg58%
Vitamin B2 0.94mg72%
Vitamin B3 45mg288%
Vitamin B6 3.88mg228%
Vitamin B9 50ug12%
Vitamin B12 1.24ug52%
Vitamin C 4.21mg5%
Vitamin E 3.10mg21%
Vitamin K 1.71ug1%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 150mg12%
Copper, Cu 0.23mg0%
Iron, Fe 2.32mg21%
Magnesium, Mg 140mg34%
Phosphorus, P 1110mg89%
Potassium, K 1750mg52%
Selenium, Se 110ug209%
Sodium, Na 890mg59%
Zinc, Zn 4.08mg37%
Water
Water 400g-
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2500 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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