Creamy Jalapeno Chicken Skillet (Printable Version)

Tender chicken breasts cooked in a creamy jalapeno sauce topped with melted cheese and fresh cilantro.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Poultry

01 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

→ Seasonings

02 - Sea salt, to taste
03 - Ground black pepper, to taste
04 - 2 tsp ground cumin
05 - 2 tsp dried oregano

→ Oils

06 - 2 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil, divided

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

07 - 1 large onion, diced
08 - 4 garlic cloves, pressed
09 - 2 fresh jalapeño peppers, finely chopped

→ Liquids & Dairy

10 - 240 ml chicken bone broth
11 - 115 g organic cream cheese, at room temperature
12 - ½ cup (approximately 56 g) shredded Mexican cheese blend

→ Garnishes

13 - Handful of fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - Lime wedges, to serve
15 - Sliced jalapeño, to serve

# Guide to Cooking:

01 - Gently pound the thickest portions of the chicken breasts to an even thickness using a meat mallet.
02 - Pat chicken dry with paper towels, then season evenly with sea salt, black pepper, ground cumin, and dried oregano. Drizzle with half the oil and rub to coat all sides.
03 - Heat remaining oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts until golden brown and cooked through, approximately 4-6 minutes per side depending on thickness.
04 - Transfer cooked chicken to a plate and set aside.
05 - In the same skillet, sauté diced onion, pressed garlic, and chopped jalapeños for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
06 - Add chicken bone broth to the skillet and simmer until reduced by half.
07 - Whisk in cream cheese until fully melted and smooth, creating a creamy sauce.
08 - Reduce heat to very low, return chicken breasts to the skillet, and spoon the creamy sauce over them.
09 - Sprinkle shredded Mexican cheese blend atop the chicken and sauce; allow to bubble gently until cheese is melted and chicken is heated through.
10 - Serve immediately garnished with chopped cilantro, lime wedges, and sliced jalapeños.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Adjust jalapeño quantity to taste; include seeds for added heat.
02 - Use low-fat cream cheese to reduce fat content if desired.
03 - Pair with rice or cauliflower rice for a balanced meal.

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