Are you craving a tantalizing Mexican dish that bursts with flavor and spice? Look no further than our guide to the ultimate Mexican chicken with jalapeño popper sauce. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will delight your taste buds and leave you craving more. In this article, we will unveil the secrets behind creating this mouthwatering dish, from selecting the perfect chicken cuts to crafting a creamy, flavorful sauce that will elevate your chicken to new heights. Get ready to tantalize your senses and indulge in a fiesta of flavors with our expert tips and tricks.
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CHICKEN WITH JALAPENO POPPER SAUCE
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
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
MEXICAN CHICKEN WITH JALAPENO POPPER SAUCE
Make and share this Mexican Chicken With Jalapeno Popper Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by gailanng
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Fry bacon until crisp. Remove to paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle chicken with seasonings while the bacon crisps. Crumble bacon once cooked; set aside.
- Add the chicken to the hot bacon fat in the skillet. Cook chicken, turning every few minutes, until juices run clear and no longer pink. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
- Add chopped jalapenos to the skillet and cook for a couple of minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds to a minute more, until fragrant. Add chicken broth, deglazing pan. Bring to a boil. Add cream cheese and stir until melted and smooth. Add in shredded cheese and bacon, stirring until the cheese in melted.
- Turn off heat and stir in cilantro. Serve chicken on a bed of Mexican rice and topped with sauce. Garnish with additional cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 513.1, Fat 39.8, SaturatedFat 19.4, Cholesterol 158.4, Sodium 631.7, Carbohydrate 4.6, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 2.6, Protein 33.6
CHICKEN WITH CREAMY JALAPENO SAUCE
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
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
JALAPENO CHICKEN
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
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
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
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
JALAPENO POPPER CHICKEN CASSEROLE
This Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole is super comforting. It's rich and cheesy, and it has just a bit of heat from the jalapenos. It's a perfect way to use up leftover chicken or turkey, too. -Kerry Whitaker, Carthage, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°. Arrange Tater tots in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered 15 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, jalapeno peppers, garlic salt and pepper. Stir in half each of the chicken, Mexican cheese blend, bacon and green onions. Arrange chicken over Tater tots. Top with cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle with remaining Mexican cheese blend, green onions and bacon. Cover and bake until heated through, 20-25 minutes. If desired, top with additional sour cream and jalapeno slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 701 calories, Fat 53g fat (24g saturated fat), Cholesterol 116mg cholesterol, Sodium 1648mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 22g protein.
BUFFALO CHICKEN JALAPEñO POPPERS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: cream cheese, heavy cream, shredded chicken, shredded monterey jack cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, McCormick® Onion Powder, freshly ground black pepper, Frank's® RedHot® Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce, jalapeñoes, bacons, panko breadcrumbs, olive oil, blue cheese, blue cheese
Provided by Frank's RedHot
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl using a rubber spatula, stir the cream cheese until smooth, then fold in the heavy cream, shredded chicken, Monterey Jack cheese, cheddar cheese, onion powder, black pepper, and Frank's® RedHot® Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce until fully incorporated.
- Cut the jalapeños in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Arrange the jalapeño halves, cut-side up, on the prepared baking sheet and divide the chicken mixture evenly among the halves. Sprinkle the bacon on top.
- In a small bowl, stir together the panko bread crumbs and olive oil until the panko is evenly coated. Sprinkle over the jalapeños.
- Bake the jalapeño poppers for 20-25 minutes, until the tops are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle the crumbled blue cheese on top. Drizzle with more Frank's® RedHot® Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce. Serve immediately with blue cheese or creamy ranch dip.
- Enjoy!
Tips:
- To make the chicken extra crispy, dredge it in flour before searing.
- Use a variety of peppers to add different levels of heat to the sauce.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different cheeses in the sauce.
- Serve the chicken with your favorite sides, such as rice, beans, or tortillas.
- If you don't have time to make the sauce from scratch, use a store-bought popper sauce.
Conclusion:
This Mexican chicken with jalapeño popper sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The chicken is crispy and flavorful, and the sauce is creamy and cheesy with a bit of a kick. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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