Mexican Chicken With Jalapeno Popper Sauce Recipe

Name: Mexican Chicken With Jalapeno Popper Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 chicken breasts (or equivalent chicken tenders); 1 teaspoon cumin (to taste); 1 teaspoon chili powder (to taste and try ancho or chipotle for a change); salt; 2 garlic cloves, Minced; 3 jalapenos, Seeded and Chopped; 8 ounces cream cheese; 1 - 1 1/2 cup chicken broth (adjust for desired thickness); 3 slices bacon; 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese or 3/4 cup colby-monterey jack cheese; 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped plus more for garnish; Mexican rice or pasta

Servings: persons

3 chicken breasts (or equivalent chicken tenders)
1 teaspoon cumin (to taste)
1 teaspoon chili powder (to taste and try ancho or chipotle for a change)
salt
2 garlic cloves, Minced
3 jalapenos, Seeded and Chopped
8 ounces cream cheese
1 - 1 1/2 cup chicken broth (adjust for desired thickness)
3 slices bacon
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese or 3/4 cup colby-monterey jack cheese
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped plus more for garnish
Mexican rice or pasta

1
Fry bacon until crisp. Remove to paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle chicken with seasonings while the bacon crisps. Crumble bacon once cooked; set aside.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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.

646

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 chicken breasts (or equivalent chicken tenders), 1 teaspoon cumin (to taste), 1 teaspoon chili powder (to taste and try ancho or chipotle for a change), salt, and more.

Yes, Mexican Chicken With Jalapeno Popper Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mexican Chicken With Jalapeno Popper Sauce

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