Monterey Chicken
Monterey Chicken combines savory flavors with tender chicken breasts, topped with barbecue sauce, Monterey Jack cheese, and crispy bacon for a delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
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- 4 Chicken breasts
- 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup Cooked and chopped bacon
- 1/2 cup Barbecue sauce
- 2 Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sear the chicken breasts for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and top with barbecue sauce.
- Layer on the shredded Monterey Jack cheese and crispy bacon.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbling.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using smoked paprika in the seasoning mix. Pair with side dishes like roasted vegetables or a fresh green salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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