Looking for easy weeknight dinners that are packed with flavor? This spicy jalapeño chicken recipe uses simple ingredients like chicken breast, fresh jalapeños, and cream cheese to create a budget-friendly…

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
• 2 fresh jalapeño peppers, sliced into rings
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

Step 1

Gather all ingredients: chicken breast, jalapeños, cream cheese, garlic, chicken stock, heavy cream, paprika, cumin, salt, and vegetable oil.

Step 2

Slice chicken breast into thin strips and season with salt, paprika, and cumin.

Step 3

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken strips and cook until golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.

Step 4

In the same skillet, add sliced jalapeños and minced garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 5

Reduce heat to low. Add cream cheese, chicken stock, and heavy cream. Stir until cream cheese is fully melted and sauce is smooth.

Step 6

Return chicken to the skillet. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly and chicken is heated through.

Step 7

Serve immediately over rice or with warm tortillas. Garnish with extra jalapeño slices if desired.

For best results

• For extra heat, leave the seeds in the jalapeño slices.
• Use full-fat cream cheese for the creamiest sauce.
• If sauce is too thick, thin with a splash of chicken stock.

Variations

• Swap chicken breast for boneless chicken thighs for more flavor.
• Add a can of diced tomatoes with green chilies for a tangy twist.
• Make it dairy-free by using vegan cream cheese and coconut cream.

Nutrition

• Calories375 kcal
• Total Fat24g
• Saturated Fat10g
• Cholesterol125mg
• Sodium680mg
• Total Carbohydrates5g
• Dietary Fiber1g
• Sugars2g
• Protein34g

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