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Pepper Jack Chicken
Recipes
Pepper Jack Chicken
4 servings
30 minutes total

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
  • Large zip-top bag
  • 1 lb boneless chicken tenders
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 lb roast, steak, and pizza topping vegetables (sliced fresh mushrooms, onions, and bell peppers)
  • 1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper
  • 3 tablespoons jalapeño pepper jelly
  • ¼ teaspoon liquid smoke
  • 1 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese

Steps

    1. Preheat large sauté pan on medium-high 2–3 minutes. Combine flour and seasoned salt in bag; shake to mix. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces and place in bag (wash hands); seal tightly and shake to coat.
    2. Place oil in pan. Use garlic press to crush garlic into pan. Add chicken and cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently, or until evenly browned. Stir in vegetables, chilies, and pepper; cook 3 more minutes, stirring frequently, or until vegetables are tender and chicken is 165°F.
    3. 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.

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 350, Total Fat 14g, Sat Fat 6g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 90mg, Sodium 550mg, Total Carb 22g, Fiber 2g, Sugars 11g, Protein 31g, Calc 20%, Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Iron 6%