5 Ingredient Monterey Chicken Casserole Recipe
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)
- 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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