Best 6 Chicken With Creamy Jalapeno Sauce Recipes

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Chicken is a versatile meat that can be cooked in a variety of ways. One popular way to cook chicken is with a creamy jalapeno sauce. This sauce is made with a combination of cream, jalapeno peppers, and spices. It is a delicious and flavorful sauce that can be used to top chicken breasts, thighs, or wings. Chicken with creamy jalapeno sauce is a popular dish that can be served as an appetizer or main course.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN WITH JALAPENO CREAM SAUCE



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This easy 20 minute chicken breast dish is packed with flavor from a homemade jalapeno cream sauce. It's quick, light, and super delicious.

Provided by Kristen McCaffrey

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

24 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts
Salt and pepper
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp butter
2 jalapenos, seeded and minced (or 1 poblano for a milder flavor)
2 tbsp onion, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp flour (or arrowroot for low carb and gluten free)
1/2 cup skim milk
1 cup canned nonfat evaporated milk
2 tbsp Parmesan cheese
1/2 lemon, juiced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  • Heat an oven proof pan over medium high heat. Add the vegetable oil. Once it is nice and hot, sear the chicken breasts on both sides and then place in the oven to cook for 20-25 minutes. You want the chicken to reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees but cooking time might vary slightly depending on the thickness of the breast.
  • Using a small sauce pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onions, jalapenos, and garlic and cook for about 3 minutes. Then whisk in the flour to create a roux.
  • Turn the heat down to medium low and add the skim milk and evaporated milk. Cook for about 7 minutes until it begin to thicken. Turn off the heat and stir in the cheese. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
  • Right before serving, squeeze the lemon over the chicken breasts and spoon the sauce over.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 6 oz., Calories 332 cal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Fat 10 g, Protein 43 g, Fiber 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Sodium 209 mg, Sugar 10 g

CHICKEN WITH CREAMY JALAPENO SAUCE



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My sister Amy came up with this recipe that makes standard chicken breasts a lot more exciting. My husband and I just love the wonderful sauce. -Molly Cappone, Lewis Center, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings (2 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 medium onions, chopped
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
3 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 cups hot cooked rice

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 389mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN WITH SWEET JALAPENO SAUCE



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This family favorite is not too hot and not too sweet. You can use any type of hot pepper jelly you like. -Jaye-Lynn Baublitz, Bradenton, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons orange juice
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 cup jalapeno pepper jelly
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook chicken in batches in oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until meat is no longer pink. Remove and keep warm., Saute onion and celery in the same pan until crisp-tender. Add the chicken broth, orange juice and thyme. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Stir in pepper jelly until melted. Remove from heat; stir in butter and parsley. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts :

JALAPENO CHICKEN



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Given to me by a friend who loves to experiment with recipes. A little kick of Southwestern cooking. Not too spicy, but can be made so with a little bit more jalapeno or other spices for an extra bit of 'kick.'

Provided by RTKB4

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons honey
2 limes, juiced
½ jalapeno pepper, minced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking sheet.
  • In a small bowl, mix cinnamon, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Rub chicken pieces with the mixture, and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, blend chicken broth, honey, lime juice, and jalapeno. Cook and stir until thickened.
  • Place chicken in the preheated oven and cook about 15 minutes. Begin basting periodically with the chicken broth mixture. Continue cooking 30 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 523.2 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Cholesterol 170.3 mg, Fat 34.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 42.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 944.5 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

JALAPENO CREAM CHEESE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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One of my favorite local Mexican restaurants serves a dish with jalapeno cream cheese and shredded chicken that is to die for. I had been experimenting with dishes that contained those two ingredients and came up with this!! It is absolutely to die for and I get nothing but rave reviews from people who try it! Give it a whirl... I promise your taste buds won't regret it. :-)

Provided by baumanns

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h40m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, minced
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced (wear gloves)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 tablespoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 (28 ounce) can green enchilada sauce
7 flour tortillas
8 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Season chicken breasts with 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Place into a baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink inside and the juices run clear, about 45 minutes. Allow chicken to cool, and shred with 2 forks. Set chicken aside.
  • Heat butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, and cook the onion and jalapenos until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes; stir in the cream cheese in chunks, and allow cream cheese to melt and soften. Stir in cream cheese, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, paprika, chili powder, and cumin. Mix in the cooked chicken meat; remove from heat.
  • Pour half the green enchilada sauce into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Lay tortillas out onto a work surface, and place chicken mixture in a line down the center of each tortilla; sprinkle with about 1 tablespoon of Monterey Jack cheese per tortilla. Roll up the tortillas, and place into the sauce in the dish, seam sides down; pour the remaining sauce over the enchiladas. Sprinkle remaining 4 ounces of Monterey Jack cheese over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the filling is hot and bubbling and the cheese has melted, 30 to 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 583.5 calories, Carbohydrate 38.4 g, Cholesterol 122.9 mg, Fat 35.5 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 28.7 g, SaturatedFat 20.2 g, Sodium 598.8 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

CHICKEN WITH JALAPENO POPPER SAUCE



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Easy chicken recipe with a to-die-for sauce. You'll want to serve this with tortilla chips to eat up the extra sauce!

Provided by Charmie777

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 slices bacon
4 chicken breasts
3 jalapenos, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, mined
1 -1 1/2 cup chicken broth
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
chopped avocado
tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In large skillet cook bacon until crisp. Remove to paper toweling and then crumble.
  • Drain off all but 1 tablespoon grease (reserve grease).
  • Pound chicken breasts slightly to even thickness. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook chicken in bacon grease over medium heat until done, about 5 minutes per side. Remove to heated platter and cover with foil.
  • In same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of reserved bacon grease along with jalapenos and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add garlic and stir another minute, then add chicken broth to deglaze pan, scaping up brown bits.
  • Add cream cheese and stir until melted, then add cheddar and stir until melted.
  • Stir in cilantro and crumbled bacon.
  • Pour sauce over chicken. Garnish with chopped avocados if desired. Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503, Fat 35.6, SaturatedFat 16.3, Cholesterol 157.8, Sodium 595.4, Carbohydrate 3, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 1.7, Protein 41.1

Tips:

  • For a milder sauce: Use less jalapeño pepper or remove the seeds and ribs before chopping.
  • Add some heat: Use more jalapeño pepper or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
  • Make it cheesy: Stir in some shredded cheddar, Parmesan, or mozzarella cheese before serving.
  • Use different vegetables: Try using broccoli, bell peppers, or zucchini instead of asparagus.
  • Serve with your favorite sides: This dish pairs well with rice, pasta, or potatoes.

Conclusion:

This easy-to-make chicken with creamy jalapeño sauce is a flavorful and versatile dish that can be tailored to your liking. Whether you like it mild or spicy, cheesy or not, this recipe is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give this chicken with creamy jalapeño sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!

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