Monterey Chicken

Classic Monterey chicken — marinated, baked, and then topped with crispy bacon, sautéed onions, peppers, mushrooms, and melted mozzarella cheese.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 642 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 slices mozzarella cheese
• 4 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 (8 ounce) package fresh mushrooms, coarsely chopped
• 1 small green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• 1 cup teriyaki marinade sauce
• 1 small onion, cut into long slices
• 0.5 pound bacon

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Remove chicken from the marinade and place in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Reserve 1/3 cup marinade and discard the rest.

Step 3

Gather all ingredients.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Bake chicken in the preheated oven until cooked through and juices run clear, 20 to 30 minutes.

Step 6

Meanwhile, place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain and set aside.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 9

Serve and enjoy!