Creamy Jalapeno Chicken (Print-Friendly Version)
Tender chicken cooks in a creamy jalapeno sauce with garlic, onion, and a hint of spice for an easy meal.
# Ingredients List:
→ Protein
01 -
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
→ Seasonings & Spices
02 -
sea salt, to taste
03 -
ground black pepper, to taste
04 -
2 teaspoons ground cumin
05 -
2 teaspoons dried oregano
→ Oils
06 -
2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil, divided
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
07 -
1 large onion, diced
08 -
4 garlic cloves, pressed
09 -
2 fresh jalapeño peppers, finely chopped
→ Liquids & Dairy
10 -
240 milliliters chicken bone broth
11 -
115 grams organic cream cheese, room temperature
12 -
60 grams shredded Mexican cheese blend
→ Garnishes
13 -
fresh cilantro, chopped
14 -
lime wedges
15 -
sliced jalapeño, for serving
# Detailed Cooking Steps:
01 -
Pound chicken breasts gently with a mallet to even thickness.
02 -
Pat chicken dry, then season evenly with salt, pepper, cumin, and oregano. Drizzle with half of the oil and rub to coat all sides.
03 -
Heat remaining oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 4-6 minutes per side until golden and just cooked through.
04 -
Transfer cooked chicken to a plate and set aside.
05 -
In the same skillet, sauté diced onion, pressed garlic, and chopped jalapeño for 2-3 minutes until softened.
06 -
Add chicken bone broth and simmer until reduced by half, stirring occasionally.
07 -
Whisk in cream cheese until fully melted and integrated into the sauce.
08 -
Reduce heat to low, return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over breasts evenly.
09 -
Sprinkle shredded cheese over chicken and allow sauce to bubble gently until cheese melts and chicken is heated through.
10 -
Plate chicken garnished with chopped cilantro, lime wedges, and sliced jalapeño as desired.
# Helpful Hints:
01 -
Pounding chicken to uniform thickness ensures even cooking. Using room temperature cream cheese promotes smooth melting. Adjust jalapeño quantity to modify spiciness.