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Servings: 4

Creamy Jalapeno Chicken Skillet

This jalapeno chicken recipe combines juicy chicken, spicy jalapenos, and creamy cheese for a delightful dinner with big flavor.
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 25 minutes
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Ingredients 

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • sea salt and ground pepper, to taste
  • 2 tsps ground cumin
  • 2 tsps dried oregano
  • 2 Tbsps avocado oil or olive oil, divided
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 4 tbsp fresh garlic cloves, pressed
  • 2 jalapeño peppers, finely chopped
  • 1 cup chicken bone broth
  • 4 ounces organic cream cheese, at room temp
  • ½ cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • handful of fresh cilantro, chopped to garnish
  • lime wedges, to serve
  • sliced jalapeno, to serve

Instructions 

  • Gently pound the thickest part of your chicken breasts to an even thickness using a mallet. Full directions on how to do this are located in the description above.
  • Pat chicken dry using a paper towel. Sprinkle your chicken with sea salt, pepper, cumin, and oregano, drizzle with half of the oil and rub on all sides.
  • Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a preheated skillet over medium-high and cook the chicken until golden brown and just cooked through. (Time varies depending on the thickness of your chicken breasts, but usually 4-6 minutes on each side.)
  • Set your cooked chicken aside on a plate.
  • Saute the onion, garlic, and jalapeno for 2-3 minutes.
  • Stir in the broth and allow it to simmer until reduced by half.
  • Add the cream cheese and whisk until incorporated and smooth.
  • Reduce the heat to a very low and return the chicken to the skillet; Spoon your creamy sauce over your chicken.
  • Sprinkle with the cheese and allow the sauce to bubble for a few minutes until the cheese is melted and the chicken is hot.
  • Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 369kcal, Carbohydrates: 9g, Protein: 32g, Fat: 23g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 9g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 110mg, Sodium: 481mg, Potassium: 586mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 655IU, Vitamin C: 7mg, Calcium: 242mg, Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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