Chicken Monterey
Tender, flavorful, and irresistibly cheesy, Chicken Monterey is a quick and satisfying dinner that’s as impressive as it is delicious. Juicy seasoned chicken breasts are seared to golden perfection, then topped with a mouthwatering combination of crispy bacon, melted Monterey Jack cheese, fresh Roma tomato slices, and fragrant green onions. This one-skillet marvel is finished in the oven, making it a simple yet elegant dish that’s ready in just 40 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual entertaining, Chicken Monterey pairs beautifully with sides like creamy mashed potatoes, fluffy rice, or a crisp green salad. With its smoky, cheesy, and savory flavors, this meal is sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 medium Roma tomatoes
- 2 stalks green onions
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness using a meat mallet to ensure even cooking.
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from the heat, but keep the chicken in the skillet.
While the chicken is searing, cook the bacon slices in a separate pan over medium heat until crispy. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and crumble into smaller pieces when cooled.
Slice the Roma tomatoes into thin rounds and finely chop the green onions.
Sprinkle the shredded Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the seared chicken breasts in the skillet.
Top each piece of chicken with crumbled bacon, tomato slices, and a sprinkle of chopped green onions.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Serve hot with your choice of sides such as mashed potatoes, rice, or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
501 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.1 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.7 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 181 mg | 60% | |
| Sodium | 930 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.5 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.3 g | ||
| Protein | 64.0 g | 128% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 242 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 695 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
