Pepper Jack Chicken Recipe

Name: Pepper Jack Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: butter-flavored cooking spray; 1 cup frozen vegetables (if you can get onion, peppers, celery and parsley, that works well); 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 2 ⅓ cups water; 1 (6 ounce) boxlong grain wild rice; 1 small tomatoes, chopped; 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies; 12 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 large jalapeno pepper, minced; 1 (8 ounce) package monterey jack cheese, shredded; 2 cups sour cream; 1 tablespoon ranch salad dressing; 14-½ cup chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons milk; 1 ½ cups salsa

Servings: persons

butter-flavored cooking spray
1 cup frozen vegetables (if you can get onion, peppers, celery and parsley, that works well)
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 ⅓ cups water
1 (6 ounce) boxlong grain wild rice
1 small tomatoes, chopped
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
12 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 large jalapeno pepper, minced
1 (8 ounce) package monterey jack cheese, shredded
2 cups sour cream
1 tablespoon ranch salad dressing
14-½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons milk
1 ½ cups salsa

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Spray 9 X 13 inch baking dish with butter-flavored cooking spray.
3
Spray a large skillet with butter flavored cooking spray.
4
Saute vegetables 3-5 minutes or until onion is clear.
5
Add garlic and saute 1 minute.
6
Transfer to a small bowl.
7
Add water to skillet; bring to a boil.
8
Cook rice according to package directions.
9
Add sauteed vegetables, tomato and green chilies.
10
Flatten each chicken breast to 1/4-inch thickness.
11
Top each with 1/3 cup rice mixture.
12
Fold sides of chicken over rice.
13
Roll up and secure with toothpicks.
14
Bake 35-40 minutes Remove from oven.
15
Sprinkle with jalapeno and cheese.
16
Bake 3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
17
Combine sour cream, salad dressing, cilantro and milk in a small bowl.
18
Serve chicken with 3 Tbsp sauce and salsa.

1014

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

112

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: butter-flavored cooking spray, 1 cup frozen vegetables (if you can get onion, peppers, celery and parsley, that works well), 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 2 ⅓ cups water, and more.

Yes, Pepper Jack Chicken 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.

Pepper Jack Chicken

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