Baked Monterey Chicken with Roasted Veggies Recipe

Baked Monterey Chicken with Roasted Veggies Recipe
Servings: 6
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat

Ingredients

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces 2 large sweet red peppers, cut into strips 1 tablespoon olive oil 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided 3/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper, divided 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each) 5 tablespoons butter, divided 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup chicken broth 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1/4 cup white wine or additional chicken broth 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 °. Place asparagus and red peppers in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; toss with oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Roast 5-8 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Remove vegetables from dish. Season chicken with the remaining salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat; brown 3 chicken breasts on both sides. Transfer to the same baking dish. Repeat with an additional 1 tablespoon butter and remaining chicken. Top chicken with roasted vegetables. In same skillet, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in broth, cream and wine. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Stir in 1 cup cheese until melted. Pour over chicken. Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165 °. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

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