Cheesy Jalapeno Bake Recipe

Name: Cheesy Jalapeno Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts; ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper; 2 jalapenos, finely chopped; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 ½ cups milk; 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 3 drops hot sauce, to taste (or a dash of ground cayenne pepper); ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper; 12 -15 jalapeno pepper rings (optional); 4 cups nacho chips (optional)

Servings: persons

4 boneless chicken breasts
¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
2 jalapenos, finely chopped
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons flour
1 ½ cups milk
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
3 drops hot sauce, to taste (or a dash of ground cayenne pepper)
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
12 -15 jalapeno pepper rings (optional)
4 cups nacho chips (optional)

1
Spray shallow baking pan with cooking spray and place chicken breasts in pan.
2
In a separate bowl, combine chopped bell peppers, jalapenos, minced garlic, and olive oil; Once thoroughly combined, sprinkle over chicken and place in the oven at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes.
3
While chicken bakes, melt butter in a saucepan.
4
Once melted, add flour and stir for 1 minute.
5
Whisk in milk; continue whisking until sauce thickens.
6
Remove from heat and stir in the cheese, hot pepper sauce, salt and pepper.
7
Remove chicken from the oven; Pour cheese sauce on chicken and return to oven for an additional 20 minutes or until done.

580

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless chicken breasts, ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper, 2 jalapenos, finely chopped, 1 large garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Jalapeno Bake falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheesy Jalapeno Bake

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