Creamy Jalapeño Chicken Skillet

Creamy Jalapeño Chicken Skillet is a flavorful dish blending tender chicken with a rich cheese sauce and a spicy kick.

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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 pound Chicken breasts diced

For the Sauce

8 ounces Cream cheese
1 cup Chicken broth
1 cup Shredded cheese any variety

For the Spice

2 medium Jalapeños chopped
1 teaspoon Garlic powder
1 teaspoon Onion powder
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

For Cooking

2 tablespoons Olive oil for sautéing

Equipment

large skillet

Method

Cooking Directions

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: 8gProtein: 35gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve optional fresh cilantro for extra flavor.

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