Cheesy Jalapeno Bake

Got this recipe from a friend and it is so yummy. Can make it as mild or spicy as you'd like. I serve over rice, but can serve over tortillas like nachos, too.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 4  boneless chicken breasts
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped green bell pepper
• 2  jalapenos, finely chopped
• 1  large garlic clove, minced
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 2  tablespoons butter or 2  tablespoons margarine
• 2  tablespoons flour
• 1 1⁄2 cups milk
• 1  cup  shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 3  drops  hot sauce, to taste (or a dash of ground cayenne pepper)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 12 -15  jalapeno  pepper rings (optional)
• 4  cups  nacho chips (optional)

Directions

1. Spray shallow baking pan with cooking spray and place chicken breasts in pan. In a separate bowl, combine chopped bell peppers, jalapenos, minced garlic, and olive oil; Once thoroughly combined, sprinkle over chicken and place in the oven at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes.
2. While chicken bakes, melt butter in a saucepan. Once melted, add flour and stir for 1 minute. Whisk in milk; continue whisking until sauce thickens. Remove from heat and stir in the cheese, hot pepper sauce, salt and pepper.
3. Remove chicken from the oven; Pour cheese sauce on chicken and return to oven for an additional 20 minutes or until done.