Jalapeno Chicken (Printable View)

Tender chicken with spicy jalapeños in a creamy garlic sauce, finished with melted cheese.

# Ingredient List:

→ Meats

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 fresh jalapeño peppers, seeded and thinly sliced
03 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Dairy

05 - ½ cup heavy cream
06 - ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

→ Liquids

07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth

→ Spices & Seasonings

09 - 1 teaspoon paprika
10 - ½ teaspoon ground cumin
11 - ½ teaspoon salt
12 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
13 - 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish

# How to Make It:

01 - Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season evenly with salt, black pepper, paprika, and cumin on both sides.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and sauté for 2 minutes until translucent. Add the minced garlic and sliced jalapeños, cooking for another 2 minutes until fragrant and softened.
04 - Pour in the chicken broth, using a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Reduce heat to medium.
05 - Stir in the heavy cream and shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Continue stirring until the cheese melts completely and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy. Simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes.
06 - Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce generously over each piece. Simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
07 - Sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro over the top as a garnish. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The spicy cream sauce is absolutely addictive and youll want to spoon it over everything
  • It comes together in under 45 minutes but tastes like it simmered all afternoon
02 -
  • Always pat your chicken completely dry with paper towels before seasoning or it will steam instead of sear
  • Let the cream sauce simmer gently after adding cheese or it might separate and become grainy
03 -
  • Let the chicken rest a few minutes after cooking so the juices redistribute throughout the meat
  • Grate your own cheese from a block instead of using pre-shredded for the smoothest sauce texture

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