Description
Discover the ultimate slow cooker monterey chicken, a crowd-pleasing dinner that combines smoky BBQ sauce, spicy chili powder, and creamy pepper jack cheese for a melt-in-your-mouth experience. This easy, hands-free recipe delivers tender chicken thighs infused with bold flavors, perfect over fluffy rice and topped with fresh avocado. Ideal for busy weeknights, it serves six, offers balanced protein, and creates a vibrant, restaurant-style meal that shines on Pinterest and Google searches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 red onion, halved and sliced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 fresh tomatoes, diced
- 1½ cups shredded pepper jack cheese
- 4–6 cups cooked rice
- 1 avocado, pitted and cut into chunks
Instructions
- Place the red onion, chili powder, BBQ sauce, and Dijon mustard in the slow cooker.
- Add the chicken thighs, and season with salt and pepper.
- Top with diced tomatoes and shredded pepper jack cheese.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours, until chicken is cooked through.
- Serve over cooked rice and top with avocado chunks.
Notes
- For extra smokiness
- use a chipotle BBQ sauce. Adjust chili powder to taste for more or less heat. Leftovers reheat well in the microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of grape juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 425
Keywords: slow cooker monterey chicken, easy chicken recipe, slow cooker chicken dinner, BBQ chicken slow cooker, weeknight chicken meals, chicken and rice recipe, avocado chicken bowl