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Name: Crispy Pepperjack Chicken
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pkg boneless, skinless chicken tenders; 1 1/2 cups regular bread crumbs; 1/2 Tablespoon garlic powder; 1/2 Tablespoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika; 1 teaspoon dry oregano; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1-2 cups zesty Italian salad dressing in medium sized bowl; 1 cup pepperjack cheese shredded

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INGREDIENTS

1 pkg boneless, skinless chicken tenders
1 1/2 cups regular bread crumbs
1/2 Tablespoon garlic powder
1/2 Tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon dry oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1-2 cups zesty Italian salad dressing ; in medium sized bowl
1 cup pepperjack cheese ; shredded

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INSTRUCTIONS

- Preheat oven to 350(F) degrees

- Line a cookie sheet with foil and lightly grease with cooking spray

- Combine all dry spices, as well as the bread crumbs, in a shallow bowl or plate. Be sure they are thoroughly combined. Set aside.

- Dip each chicken tender into the Italian dressing.

- Once the chicken is covered in the dressing, cover all sides with the bread crumb mixture. Make sure that the chicken is fully coated.

- Once breaded, lay the chicken tenders about 1/2 inch apart on the lined cookie sheet.

- After all of the chicken is breaded and on the sheet, sprinkle enough pepperjack cheese to just cover the top of each piece.

- Bake in the 350(F) degree oven for 25-30 minutes, until the cheese bubbles and the chicken is cooked through (no pink).

NOTES

- If you'd like a bit of a kick, add a few shakes of crushed red pepper to the breading mixture
- This recipe pairs very well with alfredo noodles and fresh green beans
- This is an easy recipe that can be easily altered to fit anyone's taste, enjoy!

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Crispy Pepperjack Chicken

1 pkg boneless, skinless chicken tenders
1 1/2 cups regular bread crumbs
1/2 Tablespoon garlic powder
1/2 Tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon dry oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1-2 cups zesty Italian salad dressing in medium sized bowl
1 cup pepperjack cheese shredded

- Preheat oven to 350(F) degrees
- Line a cookie sheet with foil and lightly grease with cooking spray
- Combine all dry spices, as well as the bread crumbs, in a shallow bowl or plate. Be sure they are thoroughly combined. Set aside.
- Dip each chicken tender into the Italian dressing.
- Once the chicken is covered in the dressing, cover all sides with the bread crumb mixture. Make sure that the chicken is fully coated.
- Once breaded, lay the chicken tenders about 1/2 inch apart on the lined cookie sheet.
- After all of the chicken is breaded and on the sheet, sprinkle enough pepperjack cheese to just cover the top of each piece.
- Bake in the 350(F) degree oven for 25-30 minutes, until the cheese bubbles and the chicken is cooked through (no pink).

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Serving Size: 1 Serving (31g)
Recipe Makes: 4 Servings

Calories: 114
Calories from Fat: 79 (69%)

Amt Per Serving		% DV

	Total Fat 8.8g	12 %
	Saturated Fat 5.4g	27 %
	Monounsaturated Fat 2.5g
	Polyunsanturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 25.1mg		8 %
Sodium 157.3mg		5 %
Potassium 62.8mg		2 %
Total Carbohydrate 1.8g		1 %
	Dietary Fiber 0.6g	2 %
	Sugars, other 1.3g
Protein 7.3g		10 %
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Calories per serving: 114

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