Pepper Jack Chicken With El Paso Potatoes
Meal Time - 30 Minutes / Serves 4
Cooking Sequence
- Prepare chicken through step 4 - 20 minutes
- Prepare potatoes; complete chicken and serve - 10 minutes
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Pepper Jack Chicken
Ingredients
1 pound boneless chicken tenders
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
large zip-top bag
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 cloves fresh garlic
1 pound steak-topper vegetables (fresh sliced mushrooms, onions, bell peppers)
1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped green chiles (undrained)
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons jalapeño pepper jelly
1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
1 cup shredded Colby Monterey Jack cheese
Steps
- Cut chicken into bite-size pieces; wash hands.
- Preheat large sauté pan on medium-high 2–3 minutes. Combine flour and seasoned salt in zip-top bag; shake to mix. Place chicken in bag (wash hands); seal tightly and shake to coat.
- Place oil in pan; swirl to coat. Crush garlic, using garlic press, into pan. Use knife to remove garlic from bottom of press. Add chicken (wash hands); cook 3 minutes, turning often, or until evenly browned.
- Stir in vegetables, chiles, and pepper; cook 3 minutes, stirring often, or until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in jelly and liquid smoke; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, to blend flavors. Remove from heat; sprinkle with cheese. Let stand 5 minutes or until cheese melts. Serve.
CALORIES (per 1/4 recipe) 340kcal; FAT 13g; CHOL 90mg; SODIUM 580mg; CARB 21g; FIBER 2g; PROTEIN 35g; VIT A 20%; VIT C 170%; CALC 30%; IRON 8%
El Paso Potatoes
Ingredients
1 (24-ounce) package refrigerated mashed potatoes
2 tablespoons mild salsa
1 tablespoon butter
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Steps
- Combine all ingredients in microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave on HIGH 6 minutes, stirring once, or until thoroughly heated. Stir and serve.
CALORIES (per 1/4 recipe) 230kcal; FAT 15g; CHOL 30mg; SODIUM 1000mg; CARB 21g; FIBER 1g; PROTEIN 2g; VIT A 15%; VIT C 0%; CALC 6%; IRON 4%
Utensils & Cookware
- large sauté pan, tongs
- microwave-safe bowl
- garlic press, cooking spoons
- knife and cutting board
- measuring utensils
Shortcuts & Tips
The pepper jelly adds a mild, sweet fire to this meal. Add more heat with 2–3 drops of hot pepper sauce in step 5.
Recipe Version R-11/06-0053
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