Monterey Chicken

Ingredients and Weight:

• 8 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 pound)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 2 (10.75 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles
• 1/2 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

30 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
3. Dredge chicken breasts in flour.
4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
5. Cook chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
6. Transfer chicken breasts to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
7. Sauté onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper in the same skillet until softened.
8. Stir in cream of mushroom soup, diced tomatoes, and Monterey Jack cheese.
9. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
10. Pour sauce over chicken breasts and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.

Nutritional Information:

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with 1/8 cup sauce Calories: 320 Fat: 15 grams Protein: 25 grams Carbohydrates: 20 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Creamy and cheesy
• Tender chicken
• Vibrant colors from the bell peppers
• Subtle heat from the green chiles

User Comments:

• "This was a hit with my family! The sauce was so flavorful and the chicken was moist and tender."
• "I love how easy this dish was to make. It's perfect for a weeknight dinner."
• "The Monterey Jack cheese gives this dish a delicious touch of Mexican flavor."
• "I added some shredded Parmesan cheese to the sauce for extra flavor."
• "This dish is perfect for serving with rice or pasta."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to cook the chicken until it is no longer pink in the center.
• If you don't have Monterey Jack cheese, you can substitute cheddar cheese or another type of melting cheese.
• Serve this dish with your favorite sides, such as rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables.