MARGI'S MONTEREY CHICKEN BAKE 
4 each boneless skinless chicken breasts - split
1/2 lb. low sodium bacon
1/2 c. teriyaki sauce
8 oz. shredded montery jack cheese
*2 or 3 each green onion stems
large bottle of HIDDEN VALLEY® ranch dressing
pepper, garlic powder and italian seasoning to taste
*optional

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Lightly spray bottom of medium to large baking dish with regular cooking spray. Chop green onion stems into shallots - as much as you desire.

Fry bacon on stove until crispy. Lay flat on paper towels to absorb grease. After 15 minutes, crumble bacon and set to the side.

Split breasts (if not split already) and pound with meat mallet between sheets of wax paper until about 1/2" thick. Rinse chicken in cool water and pat dry with paper towels.

Brush both sides of chicken breasts with Teriyaki sauce. Lay chicken flat in a shallow baking dish and season with pepper, garlic powder and italian seasoning. Flip and season opposite sides.

Let chicken set for 10 minutes. Brush each chicken breast with teriyaki again. Pour HIDDEN VALLEY® Ranch dressing over each chicken breast, covering thoroughly.

Place crumbled bacon pieces over chicken in dish. Add shredded Montery Jack cheese and shallots over dish.

Bake in a preheated oven at 400 degrees for 45 minutes uncovered. Chicken is done when middle is no longer pink. Enjoy!!

Submitted by: Margi

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recipe reviews
Margi's Monterey Chicken Bake
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 Rhonda Williams (United States) says:
This chicken dish was awesome! I'm happy to have found a new way to bake chicken that my family really enjoys. Thank-you!
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 Theresa and Ashley (Florida) says:
Fantastic, most definitely took plain chix breast to a whole new taste level! Love it.
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 Lisa (Pennsylvania) says:
OMG....It was the best chicken dish ever!!! My family just loved it!! Cant wait to make it again and sooo easy!! Thank you
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 Cszmommy (Alabama) says:
I had to sub a few things, but this was a yummy dish. I even lightened it up a bit with lightranch and low fat bacon bits.
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 Michelle (Ontario) says:
Very delicious, best chicken bake I have had in a long time. A much needed change for plain old chicken!! Will make again.
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 Surfside (New York) says:
Very tasty except I would not cook it for 45 minutes again, or I would lower the oven temp. Probably 30 min @ 400°F, or 45 min at 350°F would be better. 45 min @ 400°F uncovered = rock hard, browned cheese :(
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 Standup41 (United States) says:
The kids and hubby loved this!! Very flavorful and there were no leftovers at all! Thanks for a great recipe to put in the mix so chicken doesn't get boring!!
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 Joanie (Oregon) says:
Please do not rinse your chicken! It spreads any pathogens to your kitchen area from the splash. Just pat it dry as is, and wash your hands! And be sure to disinfect your cutting board.

 

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