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Baked Monterey Chicken Recipe

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This Baked Monterey Chicken recipe is a perfect mix of juicy chicken, melted cheese, crispy bacon, and barbecue sauce, baked to perfection. It's a family-favorite dinner that’s simple to make and loaded with flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place in a greased baking dish.
  • Spread barbecue sauce evenly over the chicken.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F).
  • Remove from the oven and sprinkle cheese and crumbled bacon over the chicken.
  • Return to the oven and bake for another 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
  • Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Notes

  • Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
  • For added flavor, marinate the chicken in barbecue sauce for 30 minutes before baking.

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