Monterey Jack Chicken Bursting with Flavor
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this Monterey Jack Chicken Bursting with Flavor, a vibrant and mouthwatering recipe that pairs bold spices with creamy, melty cheese. Tender boneless chicken breasts are coated in a smoky spice rub featuring paprika, cumin, and garlic powder, then seared to golden perfection before being baked with a generous layer of shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Sweet cherry tomatoes roast alongside the chicken, soaking up the lime’s zesty brightness and adding a pop of color. Finished with fresh cilantro for a fragrant garnish, this dish is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Quick to prepare in just 35 minutes, it's the perfect one-pan meal to serve alongside rice, roasted vegetables, or a crisp green salad.
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1.5 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 whole Lime, juiced
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2
In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper to create a spice rub.
Step 3
Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of each chicken breast.
Step 4
Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Step 5
Sear the chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Remove from heat.
Step 6
Top each chicken breast with an even layer of shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
Step 7
Scatter the halved cherry tomatoes around the chicken in the skillet.
Step 8
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C).
Step 9
Remove the skillet from the oven and drizzle the lime juice over the chicken and tomatoes.
Step 10
Sprinkle with freshly chopped cilantro for garnish.
Step 11
Serve hot with your choice of sides such as rice, roasted vegetables, or a fresh green salad.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1100.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2122.0 |
| Total Fat 108.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 41.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 741.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3970.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 20.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 4.6g | |
| Protein 260.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 43.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1321.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2420.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories