Description
A delicious and creamy chicken skillet dish infused with the spicy kick of jalapeños, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2–3 jalapeños, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened.
- Add the sliced jalapeños and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, then add paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the number of jalapeños based on your spice preference.
- Serve with rice or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for easy meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Creamy Jalapeño Chicken Skillet, Chicken Recipe, Skillet Dinner, Spicy Chicken