Description
A spicy and cheesy chicken bake with Monterey Jack cheese and peppers, perfect for an easy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 2 bell peppers, sliced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion, garlic, and peppers; sauté until softened.
- Season chicken with chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken in a baking dish and top with sautéed vegetables and cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra spice, add more jalapenos. Serve with rice or tortillas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Main Dish
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Protein: 35g