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You Need to Try This Monterey Chicken With Baby Red Potatoes Recipe

Monterey Chicken with Baby Red Potatoes

You Need to Try This Monterey Chicken With Baby Red Potatoes Recipe

If you've never tried Monterey chicken before, you're truly missing out. This delicious chicken dinner is quite simple; you'll definitely be keeping this one in the recipe book! Having simple recipes is always a great aid, especially on busy nights.

This recipe comes with an extra recipe for red potatoes to serve on the side. We recommend serving these potatoes with your Monterey chicken, but it isn't a requirement. You can use your own recipe, or choose a different side if you please!

In addition, feel free to use whatever barbecue sauce you want with your chicken. We put our recommendation in the ingredients list, but don't feel restricted to that if you have your own preference. After all, everyone usually has a favorite barbecue sauce!

We have dozens of other chicken recipes on our site, so be sure to check each of them out once you've tried this recipe. Chicken is a staple in so many American households, and for good reason. It's versatile and packed with nutrients. With our recipes, you'll never run out of ways to make chicken!

Monterey Chicken with Roasted Baby Red Potatoes

Monterey Chicken Recipe

Ingredients:

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 Tablespoons Bull's Eye barbecue sauce
4 slices crisp bacon
1/2 cup Monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend
fresh tomato, chopped
chives

 

Monterey Chicken Directions:

1. Pound chicken breasts until somewhat flattened, season with salt and pepper.

2. Spray cooking spray in a nonstick skillet.

3. Cook chicken breasts for 6-8 minutes on one side. Turn breasts over, cook for 6-8 minutes longer or until no longer pink inside.

4. Remove chicken from skillet and place in a casserole dish or baking pan.

5. Top chicken breasts with barbecue sauce, bacon, and cheese.

6. Broil chicken breasts in oven until cheese is melted.

7. Sprinkle with a small amount of fresh chopped tomatoes and chives. Serves 4.

Roasted Baby Red Potatoes

Ingredients:

3/4 lb. baby red potatoes, washed and quartered
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
salt and pepper

 

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

2. Spray an oven-proof dish with non-stick cooking spray.

3. Add potatoes and drizzle with olive oil, tossing to coat.

4. Sprinkle with freshly ground pepper and salt to taste.

5. Place dish in oven and bake for 15 minutes, stir and return to oven for an additional 15 minutes or until potatoes are just tender.

6. Sprinkle with dried basil, adjust salt and pepper as needed, cover and allow to stand for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Serves 4.

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