![\"Overhead](\"https:\/\/www.momontimeout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/monterey-chicken-pin-1-150x150.jpg\")
<\/div>\n<\/p>\n Bring restaurant-inspired flavor to the dinner table in under 30 minutes with this<\/span> Monterey Chicken<\/strong>! This easy recipe is smoky, cheesy and packed with irresistible flavor in every bite. Best of all, it comes together quickly in one skillet! Serve it with your favorite sides for an easy meal that always hits the spot.<\/span> Recipe includes a how-to video!<\/p>\n Looking for quick and easy dinner ideas? Make sure to try this\u00a0Tater Tot Casserole<\/a>, <\/span>Chicken Stir Fry<\/a> and <\/span>Zuppa Toscana<\/a>!<\/p>\n This simple Monterey Chicken recipe has been a long-time family favorite and a busy night go-to for our family. You simply cannot beat the short list of ingredients, ease of preparation and most importantly \u2013 the amazing flavor! It\u2019s such a simple dish but it packs big flavor in every bite.<\/p>\n I still remember the first time I was at Chili\u2019s and realized that they had removed the Monterey Chicken from their menu \u2013 I was devastated! I cannot tell you how relieved I was to realize how quickly and easily this restaurant favorite could be made at home.<\/p>\n This easy copycat recipe comes together in one skillet with just a few minutes of hands-on preparation. It looks impressive enough to serve to company but is simple enough for even the busiest nights. It\u2019s the kind of dinner that makes an ordinary weeknight feel a little more special.<\/p>\n The combination of tender chicken, smoky bacon, tangy barbecue sauce and plenty of melted cheese makes for an irresistible meal the whole family will love. Finished with fresh tomatoes and green onions, this Monterey Chicken is ready in about 30 minutes.<\/p>\n Add a few easy sides and you\u2019ll have a complete meal! We often serve it with a side of mashed potatoes<\/a> and my Nana\u2019s green beans<\/a> but it\u2019s equally delicious with a sweet baked potato<\/a> and some fresh dinner rolls<\/a> on the side. So satisfying and sure to earn a spot in your regular dinner rotation \u2013 it sure has in ours!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n A longtime favorite at Chili\u2019s restaurant, this simple recipe is a juicy chicken breast topped with barbecue sauce, bacon, and cheese \u2013 it\u2019s all my favorites in one dish! Green onions and diced tomatoes give the dish depth and freshness and you are going to love that it\u2019s made in just one skillet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Monterey Chicken delivers restaurant-style flavor without requiring complicated ingredients or a lot of time in the kitchen. This easy chicken dinner has everything you want in a family-friendly meal. It\u2019s warm, comforting and bursting with smoky, savory flavor from the first bite to the last. With its quick skillet preparation, it\u2019s perfect for even the busiest weeknights. Here\u2019s why we love it so much:<\/p>\n A short list of ingredients is one of my favorite things about this recipe. That, and I typically have most, if not all, of these ingredients on hand at any given time.<\/p>\n The tomatoes and green onions might be considered a garnish generally speaking, but they are a must for this recipe. This tomatoes and green onion really brighten up the flavors immensely. I also have used chives in place of the green onions and that is super delicious as well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n This chicken monterey recipe moves quickly, so it helps to have the toppings prepared before you begin cooking the chicken. Use an oven-safe skillet so the dish can go directly under the broiler to melt the cheese or simply put the lid back on the skillet and let residual heat melt the cheese.<\/p>\n This recipe is easy to customize based on what you have available or the flavors your family enjoys. Try one of these simple variations:<\/p>\n Since this is a chicken dish, the options are really endless. I frequently find myself serving a side salad or veggies along with the Monterey Chicken. Here are some of our favorite sides:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Pounding the chicken is highly recommended because it creates an even thickness. This helps the chicken cook more quickly and prevents the thinner portions from drying out before the thicker sections are done.<\/p>\n The safest and most reliable method is to use an instant-read thermometer<\/a>. Insert it into the thickest part of the chicken and make sure it registers 165\u00b0F.<\/p>\n This dish is truly the perfect easy, weeknight dinner recipe that the whole family will love! And you\u2019re going to love how quick clean up is \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n Bring restaurant-inspired flavor to the dinner table with this easy Monterey Chicken! This easy recipe is smoky, cheesy and packed with irresistible flavor in every bite. Best of all, it comes together quickly in one skillet! Serve it with your favorite sides for an easy meal that always hits the spot. Recipe includes a how-to video! <\/span><\/p>\n![\"Overhead](\"https:\/\/www.momontimeout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/monterey-chicken-hero.jpg\")
<\/figure>\nMonterey Chicken Recipe<\/h2>\n
free email course<\/h5>\n
5 SECRETS<\/strong> TO GETTING
\nDINNER ON THE TABLE…FAST!<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nWhat Is Monterey Chicken<\/h3>\n
![\"Wide](\"https:\/\/www.momontimeout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/monterey-chicken-recipe-wide.jpg\")
<\/figure>\nWhy You\u2019ll Love This Recipe<\/h2>\n
\n
Ingredients Needed<\/h2>\n
\n
![\"Monterey](\"https:\/\/www.momontimeout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/monterey-chicken-recipe.jpg\")
<\/figure>\nHow To Make Monterey Chicken<\/h2>\n
\n
![\"Eight](\"https:\/\/www.momontimeout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/how-to-make-monterey-chicken-recipe.jpg\"\/)
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nStorage Information<\/h2>\n
\n
Variations To Try<\/h2>\n
\n
![\"Pulled](\"https:\/\/www.momontimeout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/chicken-monterey.jpg\"\/)
<\/figure>\nWhat To Serve with Monterey Chicken<\/h2>\n
Do I need to pound the chicken breasts?<\/h2>\n
How do I know when the chicken is fully cooked?<\/h2>\n
Trish\u2019s Tips<\/h2>\n
\n
![\"Close](\"https:\/\/www.momontimeout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/monterey-chicken.jpg\"\/)
<\/figure>\nMore Weeknight Dinner Recipes<\/h2>\n
\n
Monterey Chicken Recipe<\/h2>\n