One Pan Cheesy Jalapeño Chicken Recipes

CHICKEN WITH JALAPENO SAUCE

Steps:

• If your chicken breasts are large, butterfly them to cut them in half and/or pound them thinner.
• Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
• Heat oil in a large skillet. Brown chicken on both sides.
• Add the onions, broth, jalapenos, cumin and garlic. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through (thermometer reads 165°F), about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and keep warm.
• Stir cream cheese and sour cream into jalapeno mixture. Stir in tomatoes and heat through. Do not boil or the sauce will break. Add the chicken back to the pan to rewarm as needed.
• Serve over rice or with pasta as a complete meal.

ONE PAN CHEESY JALAPEñO CHICKEN (KETO+GLUTEN FREE)

Steps:

• Combine the cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper, set aside.
• Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium heat, spray with nonstick spray or add up to 1 tablespoon olive oil.
• Sprinkle the chicken breast with the spice mixture on each size.
• Sear the chicken in the skillet 2-3 minutes on each side until nicely browned, remove from skillet and set aside.
• Add 1 tablespoon butter in the skillet and add the onion, jalalpenos and garlic and sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add the cream, broth, cream cheese and reduce heat to low.
• Stir mixture until cream cheese melts completely and add 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese to the sauce, stir well.
• Add the chicken to the skillet and cover with the remaining cheese.
• Place a lid on the skillet and let simmer over low for 6-8 minutes.