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Monterey Chicken Soup Recipe

Zona House
Monterey Jack Chicken Casserole is quick and easy to make with only 5 ingredients, 9 steps, one pan, and 25 minutes. 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!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Chicken and Turkey
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 416 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • ½ cup BBQ sauce
  • 12 ounce jar roasted red peppers
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • Optional - 2 green onions (diced)

Instructions
 

  • Place the bacon on a baking sheet. Place the baking sheet in the oven and turn on the heat to 425 degrees F. Set a time for about 15 minutes.
  • At the same time, on a cutting board, dice the chicken into cubes.
  • Drain the roasted red peppers and dice into bite sized pieces.
  • Heat a 2 quart Dutch oven (or large saucepan) over medium-high heat.
  • Spray the Dutch oven with non-stick cooking spray and cook the chicken pieces until just browned on all sides.
  • Add in the chicken broth, BBQ sauce, roasted red peppers, and Monterey Jack cheese. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 10 more minutes.
  • Remove the bacon from oven and allow to cool slightly and crumble into small pieces.
  • Serve the soup in bowls and topped with crumbled bacon, extra Monterey Jack cheese and garnish with a sprinkle green onion over the top, if desired.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 416kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 33gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 2.385mgPotassium: 573mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 777IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 273mgIron: 2mg
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