Description
Spicy Jalapeno Chicken with Creamy Sauce is a comforting dish that balances fiery jalapenos with a rich and creamy sauce, enveloping tender pieces of chicken for a satisfying dinner experience.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts — 2 large (about 1.5 lbs), cut into 1-inch cubes
- Olive oil — 2 tablespoons
- Salt — 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper — 1/2 teaspoon
- Garlic powder — 1 teaspoon
- Onion powder — 1 teaspoon
- Fresh jalapeños — 2–3, finely diced (remove seeds for less heat)
- Garlic — 3 cloves, minced
- Chicken broth — 1 cup
- Heavy cream — 1 cup
- Cream cheese — 4 oz, softened
- Parmesan cheese (grated) — 1/2 cup
- Fresh spinach — 2 cups (optional)
- Fresh cilantro (chopped) — 2 tablespoons (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat chicken pieces dry and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear the chicken until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from skillet
- Sauté jalapenos and minced garlic in the same skillet until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes
- Deglaze the skillet with chicken broth, then stir in softened cream cheese until melted
- Add heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and sauce thickens. Adjust seasoning if necessary
- Return chicken to skillet and stir in spinach (if using), simmering for 5-7 minutes
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately
Notes
To reduce spiciness, remove jalapeno seeds and membranes.
This dish pairs well with rice or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450-500 kcal
- Sugar: 2-3g
- Sodium: 600-700mg
- Fat: 35-40g
- Saturated Fat: 20-25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8-10g
- Fiber: 1-2g
- Protein: 30-35g
- Cholesterol: 120-150mg