Three-Pepper Baked Chicken - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
salt
3/4 c. each: red, green and yellow bell peppers, cut into short, thin strips
3/4 c. slivered red onion
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 c. picante sauce
1 tsp. chili powder or ground cumin
1 c. (4 oz.) shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
chopped cilantro (optional)

Preparation

Place chicken in a single layer in lightly greased 13 x 9-inch baking dish; sprinkle with salt.
In 10-inch skillet, cook and stir bell peppers and onion in oil until tender.
Stir in picante sauce and chili powder.
Spoon mixture evenly over chicken; cover dish tightly with foil.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 minutes.
Remove foil; sprinkle chicken with cheese.
Bake, uncovered, just until cheese is melted.
Sprinkle with cilantro, if desired.
Serve with additional picante sauce.
Makes 6 servings.