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Crock Pot Monterey Chicken is topped with lots of cheese, barbecue sauce and crispy bacon for the best meal. Takes less than 10 minutes to prep for a slow cooked meal everyone will love!

No need to eat out when you are craving Monterey Chicken. You can easily make it at home and without any work thanks to this Dump and Go Slow Cooker Recipes.
We are all about easy around here and this crockpot recipe passed our test. Get dinner on the table easily when you make this amazing chicken dish.
Your house will smell amazing from this tasty chicken being slow cooked all day. The barbecue sauce and onion combine to give this juicy chicken the best flavor and it is SO tender! Not to mention all of that delicious cheese and bacon the chicken is topped with before serving.
What's in this post: Crock Pot Monterey Chicken
Why You’ll Love Crock Pot Monterey Chicken
A super easy dish that consists of BBQ chicken toped with bacon and cheese. It is loaded with flavor and so amazing. If you love Chili’s Monterey Chicken, then you will love this copycat recipe.
All you need is simple pantry ingredients and the slow cooker does the rest. Each bite of the tender chicken is loaded with melted cheese, BBQ Sauce, and smoky bacon.
Ingredients
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts – Feel free to substitute boneless skinless chicken thighs for the chicken breasts in this recipe.
- Onion – Chop onions into large pieces
- Salt and Pepper – Simple seasoning. You can also add in garlic powder or onion powder
- Barbecue Sauce – Try Homemade Tangy BBQ Sauce
- Monterey Cheese – Pepper Jack Cheese, cheddar cheese or colby jack cheese is good also. We recommend using freshly grated cheese for the best flavor and taste
- Bacon – Cook the bacon and crumble
How to Make Monterey Chicken in the Crock Pot

Step 1 – In a 6 quart crock pot place the onions on the bottom and chicken on top. Add seasoning and BBQ Sauce and cook on low.

Step 2 – 30 minutes before ready to serve sprinkle with shredded cheese and bacon.
- Step 3 – Serve on the onions and top with diced tomatoes, black beans and green onions.

Crock Pot Monterey Chicken
Ingredients
- 3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 onion sliced thick
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 cups shredded Monterey cheese
- 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup green onions
Instructions
- In a 6 quart crock pot place the onions on the bottom and the chicken on top.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the BBQ on top.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or until the chicken is tender.
- 30 minutes before ready to serve top with the cheese and bacon.
- Serve on the onions and top with diced tomatoes and green onions.
Nutrition Facts
Pro Tips
- Slow Cooker Liners – I also like to use crock pot liners to make clean up a breeze. These are worth every penny and save a ton of time.
- Cooking Chicken – To ensure that your chicken is fully cooked, insert a meat thermometer to make sure that the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
Flavor Variations
- Keto – Just eliminate the rice and enjoy the delicious chicken for a keto friendly meal. You also will want to be mindful of the type of bbq sauce you use as some have added sugars.
- Sweet & Smoky Flavor – Add in ½ cup of pineapple chunks and use hickory smoke BBQ sauce for the best combination of flavors.
- Spicy – For a hint of spice, add in chopped jalapenos right before adding the cheese and bacon.

What to Serve with Monterey Chicken
- Serve on the onions and top with diced tomatoes and green onions. Yum! The onions give the dish so much flavor.
- The chicken is really delicious with rice. I also like to pour the BBQ sauce and cheese mixture over the rice. You can even serve over Homemade Egg Noodles Recipe.
- You can save even more time and learn how to freeze rice and you can make this meal even easier. I love to grab the rice from the freezer in the morning and when we come home it is all ready to enjoy.
- We also like brown rice. Learn how to cook brown rice in the microwave for a quick side.
- Keep things simple and just add a simple side salad with a side of Cheesy Mashed Potatoes.
- You could also try Roasted Green Beans or learn how to steam broccoli in the microwave for a super easy veggies.
Monterey Chicken Leftover Ideas
- Salad– Shred or dice the chicken and serve on your favorite salad.
- Make a Wrap – Add chicken, lettuce and your favorite toppings.
- Quesadillas – This chicken is delicious in a quesadilla. It is a favorite with the kiddos.
- Nachos – Shred the chicken and serve over nachos. Add cheese and any toppings if you prefer. Place in the oven to an easy chicken nacho idea.
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe is easy to make in a skillet if you would rather cook on the stove top. It is a great dish no matter how you make it and comes together quickly.
If you prefer to cook this in the skillet, just cook the chicken on each side on medium high heat until no longer pink. Add the bbq sauce and let simmer.
Add the bacon and cheese right before serving. Cover with a lid to melt the cheese.
You can also bake this easy chicken recipe in a baking dish. Place everything in the baking dish. Bake in 400 degree preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Top with cheese and bacon. Allow it to bake until the cheese melts.
The chicken is so delicious once you top with cheese and green onions. Our entire family loves monterey chicken. The seasoned chicken is so good!
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
Yes, freeze the leftovers once they have cooled. Place in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months. When ready to serve, thaw in the fridge and then reheat in the oven or microwave.

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I made this last night. Huge hit with the family! Thanks for sharing this recipe, delicious!
Can you put the crockpot on high for a few hours with this recipe
Yes you can. I would do on high for 3-4 hours.
I did this dish last night in the oven vs slow cooker. My wife and I both loved it. Once again, Carrie, your recipe made me look good and I thank you for the great and simple recipes!
My family gobbled this chicken recipe up! Quite an achievement for my ENTIRE family to like it.
Thank you for such a great meal!!
This recipe looks so delicious! I can’t wait to try this out! I love using my slow cooker! This one looks like it will be a repeat favorite! ๐
P.S. I love the website upgrade! ^^
Love the new look!!!
I haven’t made this one in a while but we love it! Was making it every week.
My entire family loves this one!