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5 Ingredient Monterey Chicken Casserole

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.

5 Ingredient Monterey Chicken Casserole in a baking dish.
5 Ingredient Monterey Chicken Casserole

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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

chicken thighs in a baking dish.

Step 3 – Spread 2 tablespoons of BBQ sauce on each chicken piece.

chicken thighs and bbq sauce in a baking dish.

Step 4 – Layer the roasted red peppers over the BBQ sauce.

chicken thighs, roasted red peppers, and bbq sauce in a baking dish.

Step 5 – Cut the bacon into slices equal to the size of the chicken breast and lay it over the top of the casserole. 

chicken thighs, roasted red peppers, bacon, and bbq sauce in a baking dish.

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).

chicken thighs, roasted red peppers, bacon, bbq sauce, and shredded cheese in a baking dish.

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!

5 Ingredient Monterey Chicken Casserole in a baking dish.
5 Ingredient Monterey Chicken Casserole

Pro Tips

Store leftover Monterey Chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.

Recipe FAQs

What goes with chicken casserole?

Try these Mashed Potatoes without milk, Glazed Rainbow Carrots, and Pumpkin Muffins.

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5 Ingredient Monterey Chicken Casserole in a baking dish.

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!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Chicken and Turkey
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 532 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (or chicken breast)
  • ½ cup BBQ sauce
  • 4 slices bacon
  • ½ 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 532kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 54gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 255mgSodium: 1.125mgPotassium: 731mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 451IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 251mgIron: 2mg
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Bon Drone

Tuesday 29th of October 2024

Can you substitute turkey bacon?

Zona House

Tuesday 29th of October 2024

Hi Bon Drone, yes I believe turkey bacon would work just fine.