Monterey Jack Chicken
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Recipe type: Chicken
Cuisine: Dinner
Serves: 6 servings
 
This chicken dish is one of our new favorites. Marinated until tender, topped with melty cheese and bacon, it is one of the best!
Ingredients
  • Marinade:
  • 4 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 4 tbsp worcestershire sauce
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 3 tsp salt
  • Other:
  • 6 thin chicken breasts (about ½ inch thick)
  • 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
  • 8 slices of bacon (turkey or regular) cooked crisp and cooked
  • Pico de Gallo (optional-see link above for recipe)
  • Avocado (optional)
Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, combine dijon mustard, worcestershire sauce, sugar and salt.
  2. Whisk together
  3. In a plastic bag or shallow bowl, marinate chicken for 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
  4. In a large skillet or indoor or outdoor grill, heat 1 tbsp olive oil.
  5. Grill or saute chicken about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  6. While chicken is cooking, combine shredded cheese and chopped bacon
  7. Distribute cheese bacon mixture evenly on browned chicken and cover with a lid or grill cover.
  8. Continue cooking on medium low until chicken is fully cooked, and cheese is melted.
  9. Feel free to put in the broiler for a minute or two as well to brown the cheese.
  10. Top with pico de gallo or avocado if desired.
Recipe by Girl and Her Kitchen at http://www.girlandherkitchen.com/2017/06/monterey-jack-chicken.html