Cheesy Jalapeno Bake

Name: Cheesy Jalapeno Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts; 1/4 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 1/2 cups milk; 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 3 drops hot sauce, to taste (or a dash of ground cayenne pepper); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper; 12 -15 jalapeno pepper rings (optional); 4 cups nacho chips (optional)

Submitted by Mom2C

"Got this recipe from a friend and it is so yummy. Can make it as mild or spicy as you'd like. I serve over rice, but can serve over tortillas like nachos, too."

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Ready In:: 55mins
Ingredients:: 14
Serves:: 4-6

ingredients

4 boneless chicken breasts
¹⁄₄ 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 ¹⁄₂ cups milk
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
3 drops hot sauce, to taste (or a dash of ground cayenne pepper)
¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₈ teaspoon ground black pepper
12 -15 jalapeno pepper rings (optional)
4 cups nacho chips (optional)

directions

Spray shallow baking pan with cooking spray and place chicken breasts in pan. 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.
While chicken bakes, melt butter in a saucepan. Once melted, add flour and stir for 1 minute. Whisk in milk; continue whisking until sauce thickens. Remove from heat and stir in the cheese, hot pepper sauce, salt and pepper.
Remove chicken from the oven; Pour cheese sauce on chicken and return to oven for an additional 20 minutes or until done.