CHICKEN BREASTS WITH JALAPEÑO CHEESE SAUCE-weebill

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CHICKEN BREASTS WITH JALAPEÑO CHEESE SAUCE-weebill

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Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Servings: Yield: 4 servings Source: Familyfoodonthetable.com
Ingredients

4 teaspoons olive oil, divided

4 (5-6 oz.) boneless, skinless chicken breasts

½ teaspoon kosher salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

¾ teaspoon chili powder

¾ teaspoon cumin

½ cup onion, finely diced

3 medium jalapeños, seeds and membranes removed, finely diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

½ cup low-sodium chicken broth

4 oz. cream cheese (I use ⅓ less fat)

1 heaping cup shredded cheddar cheese
Directions

Heat 2 teaspoons of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Meanwhile, season chicken breasts with the salt, pepper, chili powder and cumin. Add to pan and sear for 4 minutes on each side, until golden brown.

Remove chicken breasts from the skillet to a plate and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm. (They will finish cooking later.)

Reduce heat to medium and add remaining two teaspoons olive oil to pan.

Add diced onion and jalapeño and cook, stirring occasionally, for 4-5 minutes, until softened. Add garlic and saute for 30 more seconds.

Add chicken broth and cream cheese and stir until melted. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted and mixture is simmering.

Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, along with any accumulated juices, and turn to coat in the cheese sauce.

Cover the pan, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 7-9 minutes, until chicken is cooked through. (It will depend on how thick your chicken breasts are.) I like to spoon some of the sauce over the chicken breasts halfway through the cooking time.

Serve chicken breasts with extra sauce spooned over the top, and enjoy!
Notes

We love serving this with rice to soak up some of that amazing sauce. It would also be great with cauliflower rice, quinoa, polenta, even mashed potatoes.
Nutrition

Amount Per Serving: CALORIES: 576 TOTAL FAT: 31g SATURATED FAT: 14g TRANS FAT: 0g
UNSATURATED FAT: 14g CHOLESTEROL: 210mg SODIUM: 697mg CARBOHYDRATES: 7g
FIBER: 1g SUGAR: 3g PROTEIN: 65g