Name: Chicken with Monterey Jack Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lbs Chicken breasts or thighs; 2 cups Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded; 2 tablespoons Olive oil; 4 cloves Garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon Paprika; 1 teaspoon Oregano; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 cup Optional: Sliced jalapenos or bell peppers

Chicken with Monterey Jack Cheese

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A comforting dish of juicy chicken topped with melted Monterey Jack cheese, perfect for family dinners and entertaining.

Author: recipesinc
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten-Free

Ingredients

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2 lbs Chicken breasts or thighs
2 cups Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons Olive oil
4 cloves Garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Paprika
1 teaspoon Oregano
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup Optional: Sliced jalapenos or bell peppers

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Pat the chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant.
Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Layer chicken in a baking dish, sprinkle sautéed garlic and Monterey Jack cheese on top.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a quicker cooking process, consider using an air fryer.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 420
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 5g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 48g
Cholesterol: 150mg

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