Best 6 Chicken In Creamy Jalapeño Cheese Sauce Recipes

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH JALAPEñO CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat 2 teaspoons of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Meanwhile, season chicken breasts with the salt, pepper, chili powder and cumin. Add to pan and sear for 4 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
• Remove chicken breasts from the skillet to a plate and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm. (They will finish cooking later.)
• Reduce heat to medium and add remaining two teaspoons olive oil to pan.
• Add diced onion and jalapeño and cook, stirring occasionally, for 4-5 minutes, until softened. Add garlic and saute for 30 more seconds.
• Add chicken broth and cream cheese and stir until melted. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted and mixture is simmering.
• Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, along with any accumulated juices, and turn to coat in the cheese sauce.
• Cover the pan, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 7-9 minutes, until chicken is cooked through. (It will depend on how thick your chicken breasts are.) I like to spoon some of the sauce over the chicken breasts halfway through the cooking time.
• Serve chicken breasts with extra sauce spooned over the top, and enjoy!

CHICKEN WITH CREAMY JALAPENO SAUCE

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken with salt. In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, brown chicken in oil on both sides. , Add the onions, broth, jalapenos and cumin. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until a thermometer reads 165°, 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and keep warm., Stir cream cheese and sour cream into onion mixture until blended. Stir in tomatoes; heat through. Serve with chicken and rice.

CHICKEN IN CREAMY JALAPEñO CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. In a large skillet over medium heat, combine oil and butter. When hot, add chicken and sauté for 2 minutes or until no longer pink. Transfer into a bowl, using a slotted spoon.
• 2. Return skillet and the juices on the stove. When liquids simmer, add onion, red and jalapeño peppers; sauté until soft, about 2 ½ to 3 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute; season with ancho chili powder and cumin, stirring for 30 seconds.
• 3. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; stir until combined. Carefully transfer mixture into a blending jar and process until smoother, leaving small chunks in the sauce. Return to skillet and when simmers again, add cheese. After melted and well mixed, return chicken cubes and its juice, stir and cook for 10 minutes.
• 4. To thicken the sauce after cooking time is over, add cornstarch mixture and stir. Spoon chicken mixture over a bed of rice and sprinkle with smoked paprika and parsley. Makes 4 servings
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CHICKEN IN CREAMY JALAPEÑO CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat, combine oil and butter. When hot, add chicken and sauté for 2 minutes or until no longer pink. Transfer into a bowl, using a slotted spoon.
• Return skillet and the juices on the stove. When liquids simmer, add onion, red peppers and jalapeño peppers; sauté until soft, about 2 ½ to 3 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute; season with ancho chili powder and cumin, stirring for 30 seconds.
• Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; stir until combined. Carefully transfer mixture into a blending jar and process until smoother, leaving small chunks in the sauce. Return to skillet and when simmers again, add cheese. After melted and well mixed, return chicken cubes and its juice, stir and cook for 10 minutes.
• To thicken the sauce after cooking time is over, add cornstarch mixture and stir. Spoon chicken mixture over a bed of rice and sprinkle with smoked paprika and parsley. Makes 4 servings.

CHICKEN WITH JALAPENO CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Combine bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, garlic, and canola or olive oil. Place chicken breasts in a shallow baking pan sprayed lightly with nonstick cooking spray; add pepper and oil mixture. Bake chicken at 350°F ​uncovered, 20 minutes.
• While chicken bakes, melt butter or margarine in saucepan. Add flour and stir for 1 minute. Whisk in milk, stirring until sauce starts to thicken. Remove from heat; stir in cheddar cheese, hot pepper sauce, salt, and pepper.
• Pour sauce over chicken. Continue baking, uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes longer, or until chicken is done and juices run clear. Remove chicken from oven; turn oven to broil. Return chicken to oven; broil just until lightly browned. Arrange on a serving platter with cheese sauce spooned over chicken breast halves. Garnish with jalapeno pepper rings and nacho chips, if desired.

MINI CHICKEN CHIMIS WITH JALAPENO CREAM CHEESE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix chicken, cheese, beans and enchilada sauce. With a corner of an egg roll wrapper facing you, spoon 1/4 cup filling just below center of wrapper. (Cover remaining wrappers with a damp paper towel until ready to use.) Fold bottom corner over filling; moisten remaining wrapper edges with water. Fold side corners toward center over filling. Roll chimichangas up tightly, pressing at tip to seal. Repeat., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry chimichangas, a few at a time, until golden brown, 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels., In a small bowl, mix cream cheese and jalapeno peppers. Serve chimichangas with jalapeno cream cheese.