Monterey Chicken Freezer Dinner Kit Recipes

JAMMIN JERK CHICKEN FREEZER DINNER KIT

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a large freezer bag. Seal squeezing out as much air as you can.
• To cook; thaw completely.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil or
• spray a casserole dish with Pam.
• Place chicken in prepared dish reserving
• marinade in a saucepan and bring to a simmer.
• Roast for 30 - 40 minutes or until juices run clear.
• Brush with remaining sauce just before serving.

MONTEREY CHICKEN FREEZER DINNER KIT

Steps:

• In a large freezer bag combine the chicken, olive oil and paprika. Seal the bag and massage chicken to coat well with paprika. Squeeze out as much as you can and seal well.
• In a quart size freezer bag add the onions, peppers and garlic. Seal the bag.
• In a quart size freezer bag add the tomatoes and broth.
• I choose to measure the rice and cheese at this point and place in freezer bags (separately) and freeze.
• Place all of the sealed baggies into a large freezer bag with recipe number or print and tuck inside. Seal the bag. Lay flat in the freezer.
• To cook; thaw.
• Heat oil in a skillet.
• Add chicken and saute until golden brown on both sides. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
• Stir in onions, peppers and garlic adding a little more oil if needed. Cook until tender being careful not to burn the garlic!
• Add in tomatoes and chicken broth, bring to a boil.
• Stir in rice, return chicken to pan with any juices on plate. Cover and reduce to warm or low.
• Cook until rice is done, about 5 minutes.
• Sprinkle with cheese and cover until cheese melts.

MONTEREY BARBECUED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cut bacon strips in half widthwise. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. , Drain drippings from skillet; cook chicken in butter over medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. , Top each chicken breast with the barbecue sauce, green onions, tomato and two reserved bacon pieces; sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

MONTEREY CHICKEN

Steps:

• 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).
• Remove chicken from the marinade and place in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Reserve 1/3 cup marinade and discard the rest.
• Bake chicken in the 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 reserved 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.