Description
Indulge in this spicy, cheesy delight featuring tender chicken breasts topped with fresh jalapeños and melted cheddar cheese—a perfect dish for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2–3 fresh jalapeños, sliced
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Cut fresh jalapeños into thin slices; for extra heat, leave some seeds intact.
- Place seasoned chicken in the baking dish and layer sliced jalapeños over each piece of chicken.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top of the jalapeños.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Transfer to plates and enjoy your homemade Jalapeño Cheddar Chicken!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: For an added twist, substitute jalapeños with milder peppers like bell peppers or try different cheeses such as pepper jack. Marinating the chicken overnight enhances flavor.