Jalapeno Chicken Bake Recipe

Name: Jalapeno Chicken Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 chicken breast halves; 6 jalapeno peppers, diced; 1 medium onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 teaspoons oil; ¼ teaspoon cumin; 1 can cream of chicken soup; 12 package frozen spinach; 1 pint sour cream; 1 bag Frito corn chip; 12 ounces shredded monterey jack cheese

Servings: persons

1
cut chicken into bite-size pieces.
2
brown in oil chicken pieces.
3
add onions, garlic and peppers until onions are translucent.
4
add cumin, chicken soup, spinach and salt and simmer 5 minutes.
5
add sour cream heat through.
6
salt and pepper to taste.
7
put 1/2 mixture in baking dish.
8
smash 1/2 of the Frito's and 1/2 of the Jack cheese in layer over chicken.
9
make one more layer with remaining mixture.
10
finish with more chips and cheese.
11
sprinkle with cayenne pepper or chopped jalapenos to top.
12
bake 50 minutes to 1 hour or until hot and bubbling.
13
Easy basic recipe-- be careful with the spinach as a little goes a long way and too much can overpower things.
14
Add more peppers to increase heat.

961

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

105

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 chicken breast halves, 6 jalapeno peppers, diced, 1 medium onion, chopped, 3 cloves garlic, chopped, and more.

Yes, Jalapeno Chicken 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Jalapeno Chicken Bake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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