Monterey Chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 cup teriyaki marinade sauce
• 1/2 pound bacon
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 small onion, cut into long slices
• 1 small green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• 1 (8 ounce) package fresh mushrooms, coarsely chopped
• 4 slices mozzarella cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs


• to marinate: place chicken in a nonporous glass dish or bowl. pour marinade over chicken and toss to coat. cover and refrigerate to marinate for 1 to 2 hours.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• place chicken in a 9x13 inch baking dish and bake preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes, or until cooked through and juices run clear. meanwhile, place bacon in a large, deep skillet. cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. drain and set aside.
• in same skillet, melt butter over medium high heat. saute onion, bell pepper and mushrooms for about 3 to 5 minutes. add remaining 1/3 cup of marinade and simmer until soft. drain and set onion mixture aside.
• top baked chicken with bacon strips. add onion mixture and top each breast with a slice of cheese. bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.