Description
Savory Monterey Chicken a juicy, flavorful chicken dish topped, tangy barbecue sauce, melted cheese, and fresh tomatoes for the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and cheesy goodness.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (or a mix of Jack and cheddar)
1 small tomato, diced
2 green onions, chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
3. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
4. In the same skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 2–3 minutes per side until lightly browned.
5. Transfer chicken to a baking dish and brush each piece generously with barbecue sauce.
6. Top each chicken breast with shredded cheese and
7. Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked and cheese is melted.
8. Remove from oven and top with diced tomatoes and green onions.
9. Serve warm with mashed potatoes, rice, or a green salad.
Notes
Use pepper jack for a spicier kick.
This dish is great for meal prep reheat gently to keep the chicken moist.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: Monterey chicken, cheesy chicken, barbecue chicken, bacon chicken, baked chicken recipe