Creamy Jalapeño Chicken Skillet

A quick and comforting recipe that combines tender chicken, creamy cheese sauce, and a kick of jalapeño.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner Plates

Cuisine: American

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

1 lb Chicken breasts diced

For the Sauce

8 oz Cream cheese
1 cup Chicken broth
1 cup Shredded cheese

For the Spice

2 pcs Jalapeños chopped
1 tsp Garlic powder
1 tsp Onion powder
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

For Cooking

2 tbsp Olive oil

Equipment

large skillet

Method

How to Make Creamy Jalapeño Chicken Skillet

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add diced chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in chopped jalapeños and cook for 2 minutes.
Add cream cheese and chicken broth, stirring until fully combined.
Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Stir in shredded cheese until melted.
Simmer for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For an extra burst of flavor, serve with fresh cilantro.

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