Jalapeno Chicken Creamy Garlic (Printable)

Tender chicken in spicy jalapeno cream sauce with garlic and melted cheese

# Ingredient List:

→ Meats

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 fresh jalapeño peppers, seeded and thinly sliced
03 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Dairy

05 - ½ cup heavy cream
06 - ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

→ Liquids

07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth

→ Spices & Seasonings

09 - 1 teaspoon paprika
10 - ½ teaspoon ground cumin
11 - ½ teaspoon salt
12 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
13 - 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped

# How to Make:

01 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with salt, black pepper, paprika, and ground cumin.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove chicken and set aside on a plate.
03 - In the same skillet, add chopped onion and sauté for 2 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and sliced jalapeños, cooking for another 2 minutes until fragrant and softened.
04 - Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Reduce heat to medium.
05 - Stir in heavy cream and shredded Monterey Jack cheese until fully melted and sauce is smooth. Simmer gently for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
06 - Return chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning sauce generously over each piece. Simmer for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.
07 - Sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro over the dish as garnish. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The spicy cream sauce hits that perfect balance where the heat makes you reach for your drink but you cant stop eating anyway
  • Everything cooks in one skillet meaning less cleanup and more time actually enjoying dinner
02 -
  • Removing the chicken before making the sauce prevents it from overcooking while you build those flavorful layers
  • Letting the sauce simmer for those final 5 minutes with the chicken returned allows the meat to absorb all that spicy creamy goodness
03 -
  • Grate your own cheese from a block instead of buying pre shredded which melts more smoothly into the cream
  • Let the chicken rest on the plate for a few minutes while making the sauce so it retains all those juices

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