Monterey Jack Chicken, Bursting With Flavor

Submitted by Amie in Arizona

"Served with your favorite mashed potatoes.... and this easy salsa topping, it tastes incredible..You will think you're in heaven!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 30mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 4 -6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 -3 tablespoons butter
• 8 slices bacon, cooked (not too crisp)
• 1⁄2 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
• 1⁄2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1⁄2 cup barbecue sauce

• Salsa Topping

• 1 green bell pepper, diced small
• 1 onion, diced small (white or red)
• 1 tomatoes, diced small
• 3⁄4 cup white vinegar

directions

1. At least one hour or even a day ahead of time, make the Salsa Topping.
2. Mix Salsa ingredients in a small bowl, chill.
3. In a 13x9" baking dish, place the chicken, (not touching) and dot with Butter.
4. Bake at 350° for 30-45 minutes, or until done.
5. While chicken is cooking fry bacon and shred the cheeses.
6. When chicken is fully cooked, remove from oven.
7. Turn oven up to 425°F (*Unless you prefer the broiler).
8. Spread the barbecue sauce on chicken, then the bacon and then add cheeses.
9. Place the baking dish, back into the hot oven* or under the broiler for a few minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly, plate and top with the chilled Salsa Topping.

Reviews

[Mandy]

I'd never used Monteray Jack cheese before but found some at Costco and gave this a go, sort of a spin on Chicken Parmigiana, it was good but my BBQ sauce wasn't a very smoky one so that may have affected the end result of this, may try this again with a stronger tasting BBQ sauce for comparison.

 

[Maribeli]

This recipe is ridiculously good! I've made it several times with mashed potatoes. DH and I fight for the leftovers. The only change I make is to season the chicken. Great great great recipe. Thanks for sharing!

 

[Blueberry]

I love eating this out at restaurants and have been making it at home for a long time. But I've never tried this salsa before. The kids love monterey chicken but hate vegetables. I thought the salsa really added to an already favorite dish.

 

[Big K]

Great recipe! Adjusted the recipe alittle because I only had 2 chicken breasts. Wonderful flavor. I served over brown rice. Very filling. I can't wait to heat up the leftovers! Thanks Amie for the recipe.

 

[RiBigMouth]

This was very flavorful, the kids loved it and ate it all up! My sister said it was better than Chili's. The only thing I omitted was the salsa. We aren't fans of it. Thank you Amie for the recipe, it's a keeper!