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Oven Baked 4-Ingredient Chicken Monterey

A quick and delicious dish featuring chicken, crispy bacon, and gooey Monterey Jack cheese, perfect for weeknights or impressing guests.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts Choose similar-sized chicken breasts for even cooking.
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce Use your favorite barbecue sauce for personal flavor.
  • 8 strips bacon, cooked until crisp Cook bacon until very crisp for better texture.
  • 8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, sliced or shredded You can use different types of cheese as a variation.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly coat it with cooking spray.
  3. Arrange the chicken breasts in a single layer on the baking sheet.
  4. Spoon barbecue sauce evenly over each piece of chicken.
Cooking
  1. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken is nearly cooked through.
  2. Remove the chicken from the oven and top each breast with 2 strips of crispy bacon and Monterey Jack cheese.
  3. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5 to 8 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the chicken reaches 165°F.
  4. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

To store leftovers, place the chicken in an airtight container and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven until warmed through.