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Jalapeño Chicken

A creamy, spicy, flavor-packed jalapeño chicken dish ready in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 3-4 jalapeños sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 cup shredded cheese optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, cumin, and onion powder.
  2. Heat oil and butter in a skillet; sear chicken until browned and cooked through.
  3. Add jalapeños and sauté until softened; stir in garlic.
  4. Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pan, then add heavy cream.
  5. Simmer sauce until slightly thickened.
  6. Return chicken to skillet and coat with sauce; simmer 2–3 minutes.
  7. Stir in optional cheese, garnish with cilantro, and serve.

Notes

Adjust heat level by removing or keeping jalapeño seeds.