Jalapeño Chicken

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  • Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 chicken breast half)

                 Jalapeño Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon 40%-less-sodium taco seasoning
  • 4 (4-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • Cooking spray
  • 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeño peppers
  • 2 tablespoons sliced jalapeño peppers (optional)

Preparation

Sprinkle taco seasoning over both sides of chicken.
Place a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Coat chicken with cooking spray.
Add chicken to pan, and cook 7 minutes on each side or until chicken is done.
Remove chicken from heat; sprinkle with cheese. Cover and let stand 3 to 4 minutes or until cheese melts. Garnish with jalapeño slices, if desired.

Nutritional Information

Calories per serving:186
Calories from fat:29%
Fat per serving:6g
Saturated fat per serving:3.4g
Monounsaturated fat per serving:0.3g
Polyunsaturated fat per serving:0.3g
Protein per serving:29.7g
Carbohydrates per serving:1.8g
Fiber per serving:0.0g
Cholesterol per serving:81mg
Iron per serving:0.8mg
Sodium per serving:294mg
Calcium per serving:114mg

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