5 Ingredient Monterey Jack Chicken Casserole is quick and easy to make. The combination of tangy BBQ sauce, tender pieces of chicken, smokey bacon, and rich Monterey Jack cheese makes this a meal the whole family will love!
Why I love this recipe
This easy chicken casserole uses only 5 ingredients, 8 steps, and one pan.
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Simple Ingredients
(amounts are listed in the recipe card at the bottom of the post)
boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
BBQ sauce
bacon
jarred roasted red pepper
Monterey Jack cheese
Optional – green onion
Substitutions
Try using other kinds of cheese like cheddar cheese, Colby Jack cheese, or mozzarella cheese instead of Monterrey Jack cheese.
Swap the jarred roasted red peppers for diced fresh tomatoes.
Equipment used for this recipe
How to make Monterey Jack Chicken Casserole
Step 1 – Preheat the oven to 425˚F.
Step 2 – Cover the chicken in plastic wrap, pound the chicken flat with a meat mallet, and place it in the bottom of a 2 quart casserole dish.
Step 3 – Spread 2 tablespoons of BBQ sauce on each chicken piece.
Step 4 – Layer the roasted red peppers over the BBQ sauce.
Step 5 – Cut the bacon into slices equal to the size of the chicken breast and lay it over the top of the casserole.
Step 6 – Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Step 7 – Remove from oven and sprinkle cheese over the top, then turn oven to 350˚F and cook for 5 additional minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (165˚F internal temperature).
Step 8 – For garnish, sprinkle green onions over the top, if desired. Serve warm using a slotted spoon. There will be extra liquid left in the pan. Enjoy!
Pro Tips
Store leftover Monterey Chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.
Recipe FAQs
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5 Ingredient Monterey Chicken Casserole
Monterey Jack Chicken Casserole is quick and easy to make with only 5 ingredients, 8 steps, and one pan. The combination of tangy BBQ sauce, tender pieces of chicken, smokey bacon, and rich Monterey Jack cheese makes this a meal the whole family will love!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (or chicken breast)
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 4 slices bacon
- 1/2 cup jarred roasted red pepper
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Optional - 1 green onion (diced)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425˚F.
- Cover the chicken in plastic wrap, pound the chicken flat with a meat mallet, and place it in the bottom of a 2-quart casserole dish.
- Spread 2 tablespoons of BBQ sauce on each chicken piece.
- Layer the roasted red peppers over the BBQ sauce.
- Cut the bacon into slices equal to the size of the chicken breast and lay it over the top of the casserole.
- Bake uncovered for 25 minutes.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle cheese over the top, then turn oven to 350˚F and cook for 5 additional minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (165˚F internal temp).
- For garnish, sprinkle green onions over the top, if desired. Serve warm using a slotted spoon. There will be extra liquid left in the pan. Enjoy!
Notes
- Store leftover Monterey Chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 602Total Fat: 31gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 313mgSodium: 1128mgCarbohydrates: 16gFiber: 1gSugar: 13gProtein: 66g
Nutrition information is a guideline only, is calculated automatically by third party software, and absolute accuracy is not guaranteed.
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