Go Back
–+ servings
Monterey Chicken
Print

Monterey Chicken

Monterey Chicken with tender chicken, tangy BBQ sauce, savory bacon, and melty cheese, this recipe will become a family favorite!
Course chicken main meal, dinner
Cuisine American, Tex-Mex
Keyword chicken monterey, monterey chicken recipe, what is monterey chicken, what to serve with monterey chicken
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 443kcal
Author Beth Pierce

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 thin boneless skinless chicken breasts or 2 thick ones cut in half lengthwise
  • kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce use your favorite brand
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack and cheddar blend
  • 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1/2 cup finely diced tomatoes
  • 1 green onion thinly sliced

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Heat olive oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add the chicken and cook each side for about 4 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Spread the barbecue sauce over the browned chicken breasts. Divide the cheese evenly over the barbecue sauce. Place the skillet in the oven and cook for 5 minutes or until the cheese melts and the chicken cooks through.
  • Top with the bacon, tomatoes, and green onions. For best results serve promptly.

Nutrition

Calories: 443kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 886mg | Potassium: 826mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 602IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 225mg | Iron: 1mg