Monterey Chicken Ii
Get ready to elevate your dinner game with this irresistible Monterey Chicken II recipe, a mouthwatering combination of tender, seared chicken breasts, tangy barbecue sauce, and gooey melted Monterey Jack cheese. Topped with crispy crumbled bacon and a sprinkle of fresh green onions, this hearty dish strikes the perfect balance between smoky, savory, and cheesy flavors. With just a few staple ingredients and a quick prep time of only 10 minutes, this oven-baked favorite comes together effortlessly, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve it alongside creamy mashed potatoes, fluffy rice, or vibrant steamed veggies for a complete, crowd-pleasing meal that everyone will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 slices bacon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons diced green onions
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Sear the chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown but not fully cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, cook the bacon slices over medium heat until crispy. Remove from the pan and place on a paper towel to drain any excess grease. Once cool, crumble the bacon and set aside.
Place the partially cooked chicken breasts back into the skillet or transfer them to a baking dish if your skillet isn’t oven-safe.
Brush each chicken breast generously with barbecue sauce.
Sprinkle shredded Monterey Jack cheese evenly over each chicken breast.
Top each piece of chicken with crumbled bacon.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Garnish with diced green onions and serve hot with your favorite sides such as mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2433 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.1 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.3 g | 176% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 723 mg | 241% | |
| Sodium | 6939 mg | 302% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 119.0 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 90.6 g | ||
| Protein | 257.5 g | 515% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 991 mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 10.2 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 2728 mg | 58% | |
*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.
