Got extra chicken breasts in the fridge? Try this Marry Me Chicken Recipe, this Creamy Garlic Chicken Breast or one of these Easy Crockpot Chicken Breast Recipes! Baked Monterey Chicken has always been a favorite of mine when we go to a Chili’s restaurant. With its sweet, tangy, smoky, and fresh flavors (and loads of melted cheese) what’s not to love?! This Chili’s Copycat recipe is the perfect dish for busy weeknights to feed the whole family with minimal fuss! It’s an easy recipe that can be served with almost any side dish, so you can make it a lighter meal or something more hearty and comforting. We love to serve this Monterey Chicken with Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes and Roasted Carrots! It’s also a great option when you’re meal-prepping to make freezer meals! For more great recipe ideas using juicy chicken breasts, check out my Baked Tuscan Chicken Breasts, Pan Fried Chicken Breasts, my Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts, or this Chicken Enchilada Casserole.
Ingredients Needed:
Chicken: use boneless skinless chicken breasts for the best results. You can also use boneless skinless chicken thighs! Seasoning: a combination of dried parsley, kosher salt, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, and onion powder is all you need to make this dish super flavorful! Barbecue Sauce: use my Homemade BBQ Sauce, or your favorite barbecue sauce. Cheese: Monterey Jack cheese is most fitting, but any will do! I often use cheddar or mozzarella as well. Tomatoes: fresh Roma tomatoes or tomatoes on the vine will give you the best flavor. Bacon: use smoked bacon to get a great smoky flavor with this dish, you’ll need it cooked until crispy and chopped. Green Onions: for a fresh and tangy garnish.
How to Make Baked Monterey Chicken
This recipe is quick and easy to make! Full instructions are included in the recipe card below.
How do I know if my chicken is done?
The best way to check if meat has cooked is with an internal meat thermometer — the internal temperature should reach 165 degrees F. Another way of gauging the doneness is by looking at the juices coming from the chicken. When they run clear, this can indicate the chicken is fully cooked.
Baked Monterey Chicken Variations
Seasoning: Feel free to swap the homemade seasoning with your favorite all-purpose chicken seasoning. Cheese: Any kind of cheese you enjoy or have on hand will work great in here! I used cheddar, but I have also used Mozzarella and Monterey Jack. Toppings: All of the toppings are optional but they are what makes this a Chili’s copycat. Bacon: You can use any kind of bacon, or even turkey bacon for this recipe.
Serving Suggestions
This chicken dish goes great with basically any side dish! Try some of my BBQ Side Dishes for Summer for a great BBQ table spread, or some vegetable side dishes like Air Fryer Green Beans, Roasted Potatoes and Carrots and my Garlic Mashed Potatoes for a comforting meal. We love having bread on our dinner table, too! Try my Homemade Crescent Rolls or a slice of my No Knead Artisan Bread.
More Easy Chicken Dinner Recipes to Try
Creamy Chicken Spaghetti Bake
Italian Crockpot Chicken and Potatoes
Easy Crockpot White Chicken Chili
Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole
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