Recipes
Shopping list
- Prepare chicken through step 3 (20 minutes)
- Prepare potatoes; complete chicken and serve (10 minutes)
Pepper Jack Chicken
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Salsa Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 (24 oz) package refrigerated mashed potatoes
- 2 tablespoons mild salsa
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
Steps
- Combine all ingredients in microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave on HIGH 6 minutes, stirring halfway through cook time, or until thoroughly heated. Stir and serve.
Serving Suggestions
- Complete your meal with fresh salad blend, tortilla chips, salsa, and brownies for dessert.
- Shortcuts and 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.
Pepper Jack Chicken
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%
Salsa Potatoes
Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 190, Total Fat 11g, Sat Fat 5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 20mg, Sodium 660mg, Total Carb 21g, Fiber 2g, Sugars 3g, Protein 4g, Calc 6%, Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Iron 6%