Best 3 Monterey Jack Chicken Bursting With Flavor Recipes

Indulge in a culinary journey with Monterey Jack Chicken, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This versatile dish features juicy chicken breasts or thighs enveloped in a creamy, flavorful sauce made with Monterey Jack cheese, succulent tomatoes, and a blend of zesty seasonings. Accompanying this main course are three delectable side dishes: a refreshing Pico de Gallo, a creamy Avocado Salsa, and a flavorful Cilantro Lime Rice. Get ready to embark on a taste adventure with this collection of recipes that promise an explosion of flavors in every bite.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

KETO MONTEREY CHICKEN

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This Keto Monterey Chicken Recipe is smothered with cheese, crispy bacon, and delicious sugar-free bbq sauce for an amazing simple low-carb meal.

Provided by Kasey Trenum

Categories Dinner lunch Main Course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 slices bacon (cooked)
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb of thin cut boneless skinless chicken breasts
6 tablespoons sugar-free bbq sauce
2/3 cup Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
1/4 cup Monterey Jack Cheese (shredded)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper

Steps:

In a hot oven-safe skillet, add olive oil and butter. (I use a cast-iron skillet)
Season chicken generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Sear chicken on each side for about 4 minutes on medium/high, then cover with a lid and reduce heat to low.
Simmer until chicken is cooked all the way through.
Spoon sugar-free BBQ sauce on top of each chicken breast.
Divide the cooked bacon evenly and place it on top of each chicken breast.
Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top of the bacon.
Finish off the chicken with Monterey Jack Cheese and sprinkle parsley on top.
Turn oven to broil and place skillet in the oven on top rack.
Broil for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. (make sure skillet is oven safe)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 40 g, Fat 28 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Cholesterol 152 mg, Sodium 644 mg, ServingSize 1 serving

MONTEREY JACK SALSA

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Make and share this Monterey Jack Salsa recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Miss V

Categories Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 12 to 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
1 (4 1/4 ounce) can chopped black olives
4 green onions, chopped
1/4 lb monterey jack cheese, shredded
1 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

Combine all ingredients and refrigerate until served.
Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.7, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 8.4, Sodium 302.5, Carbohydrate 3.4, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1.7, Protein 2.8

CHICKEN MONTEREY

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This is a delicious entree - easy to make and elegant enough for a dinner party!!!

Provided by DOREENB

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Breaded

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

½ cup butter, divided
½ cup chopped onion
8 large mushrooms, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ cup chicken stock
1 teaspoon celery salt
½ teaspoon white pepper
½ cup white wine
1 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup all-purpose flour
salt and pepper to taste
8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded thin

Steps:

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
Melt 1/4 cup butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion, mushrooms and garlic. Cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons flour, chicken stock, celery salt, white pepper and white wine. Reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring frequently, until thickened and well blended, about 10 minutes. Mix 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese into the thickened sauce mixture, and stir until melted.
In a shallow medium bowl, mix 1 cup flour with salt and pepper. Dredge chicken breast halves in the flour mixture to coat. Melt remaining 1/4 cup butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook chicken until lightly browned on all sides. Arrange breast halves in the prepared baking dish, and cover with the sauce.
Top chicken breast halves with remaining Monterey Jack cheese. Bake in the preheated oven 25 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 116.6 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 32.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 484.8 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

Tips:

Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish.
Don't overcrowd the pan: If you do, the chicken will not cook evenly.
Cook the chicken over medium heat: This will help to prevent it from drying out.
Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken is cooked through: The internal temperature should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Let the chicken rest before serving: This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, making it more tender and flavorful.
Serve the chicken with your favorite sides: Such as mashed potatoes, rice, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Monterey Jack Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover chicken, and it can be served with a variety of sides. The Monterey Jack cheese gives the chicken a rich and creamy flavor, and the burst of flavor from the tomatoes and onions is sure to please everyone at your table.