Monterey Chicken
Description
Classic Monterey chicken — marinated, baked, and then topped with crispy bacon, sautéed onions, peppers, mushrooms, and melted mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients
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4 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
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1 cup teriyaki marinade sauce
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1/2 pound bacon
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2 tablespoons butter
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1 small onion, cut into long slices
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1 small green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
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1 (8 ounce) package fresh mushrooms, coarsely chopped
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4 slices mozzarella cheese
Directions
1
Gather all ingredients.
2
Marinate the chicken: Place chicken in a nonporous glass dish or bowl. Pour teriyaki marinade over chicken and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
3
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
4
Remove chicken from the marinade and place in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Reserve 1/3 cup marinade and discard the rest.
5
Bake chicken in the preheated oven until cooked through and juices run clear, 20 to 30 minutes.
6
Meanwhile, place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain and set aside.
7
Melt butter in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms for about 3 to 5 minutes. Add reserved 1/3 cup marinade and simmer until soft. Drain and set onion mixture aside.
8
Top baked chicken with bacon strips. Add onion mixture and top each breast with a slice of cheese. Bake until cheese is melted and bubbly, another 10 to 15 minutes.
9
Serve and enjoy!