FIESTA SMOTHERED CHICKEN

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Topped with ooey-gooey shredded cheese, this tender skillet chicken looks great and tastes even better. You'll get a kick out of its jalapeno zip. -Teresa Jones, Ashdown, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup chopped onion
4 teaspoons chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
6 teaspoons butter, divided
1/4 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; set aside., In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute the mushrooms, onion and jalapeno in 2 teaspoons butter until tender. Remove and keep warm., Drain and discard marinade. In the same skillet, cook chicken in remaining butter over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Spoon vegetable mixture over each chicken breast; sprinkle with cheeses. Cover and cook for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 118mg cholesterol, Sodium 488mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 37g protein.

Ramadan Hajrizi
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I'm not usually a fan of smothered chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was moist and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Atif Fareed
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This is one of my favorite smothered chicken recipes. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I love serving it over rice or mashed potatoes.


Muhammad Muhammad
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I've made this smothered chicken recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Emmy Ross
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This smothered chicken recipe is easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Francesco Spaccamonte
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I made this smothered chicken for a dinner party and everyone loved it. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


New Science
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I've tried many smothered chicken recipes, but this one is by far the best. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Nandinie Soekhoe
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This is one of my favorite smothered chicken recipes. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I love serving it over rice or mashed potatoes.


misbah hanif
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I've made this smothered chicken recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Michael Achterberg
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This smothered chicken recipe is easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Anitah Ryanz Naki
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I'm not a big fan of smothered chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was moist and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Bill Brown
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This is a great smothered chicken recipe. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is creamy and cheesy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Rocky Hossen
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This dish was delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Nasirimtiaz Nasir
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I've made this smothered chicken several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is moist and flavorful, and the sauce is creamy and cheesy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Duke hummels
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This is one of my favorite smothered chicken recipes. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I love serving it over rice or mashed potatoes.


Melanie Banfield
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The chicken was tender and the sauce was creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.


Shantel Namale
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The chicken was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Carrie Blunt
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I'm not usually a fan of smothered chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was moist and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


neatpiano
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


H TT
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This smothered chicken was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.