cheesy red jalapeno garlic chicken bake

How To Make cheesy red jalapeno garlic chicken bake

• Step 1
  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Step 2
  Coat a 13 x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Add cubed American cheese and 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; mix well.
• Step 3
  Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook mostaccioli in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.
• Step 4
  Transfer to a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons red jalapeno garlic seasoning and remaining grated parmesan cheese; toss well.
• Step 5
  Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add raw chicken strips, chopped jalapenos, and minced garlic. Cook and saute for 6 minutes or until the chicken is no longer pink.
• Step 6
  Stir in 2 tablespoons red jalapeno garlic seasoning, dry onion soup mix, black pepper, and garlic sauce. Remove from heat.
• Step 7
  Heat the margarine in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
• Step 8
  Combine heavy cream, half and half, cream cheese, remaining red jalapeno garlic seasoning, and 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese; stir well and simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
• Step 9
  Reduce to low heat, add cooked mostaccioli and chicken strip mixture; mix well until combined.
• Step 10
  Pour into a prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Top with the remaining shredded cheeses.
• Step 11
  Bake for 25 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
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