Description
Satisfy your cravings with this One Pan Cheesy Jalapeño Chicken Recipe, a delightful blend of zesty flavors and creamy cheese that’s sure to become a family favorite. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish comes together effortlessly in just one skillet, minimizing cleanup while maximizing taste. The tender chicken is seared to perfection, then smothered in a rich jalapeño cheese sauce that strikes the perfect balance between spice and creaminess. Serve it over rice, in tortillas, or on a fresh salad for a deliciously versatile meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup sliced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chicken broth (or water)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season chicken with garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until browned.
- Remove chicken; melt butter in the same skillet. Sauté garlic and jalapeños for 1–2 minutes.
- Add cream cheese and sour cream; stir until smooth.
- Pour in chicken broth and return chicken to the skillet; sprinkle cheese on top.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (150g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 105mg