Description
Irresistible Creamy Jalapeño Chicken Skillet is a flavorful, comforting dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a rich, creamy sauce infused with fresh jalapeños and garlic. Perfect for weeknight dinners, this recipe is quick to prepare and sure to impress your family or guests. Serve it over rice or pasta for a truly satisfying meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 fresh jalapeños, diced (deseeded for less heat)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then place in the skillet.
- Sear the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic and diced jalapeños to the skillet; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Reduce heat and stir in cream cheese until melted. Gradually add chicken broth while stirring to combine.
- Once smooth, add shredded cheddar cheese and mix until fully melted.
- Serve over rice or pasta, garnished with cilantro or extra jalapeños if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 230g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg