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Spicy Jalapeño Chicken is the perfect weeknight meal!


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  • Author: James Carter
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Tender chicken breasts cooked with fresh jalapeños, bell peppers, and onions in a flavorful one-pan dish that’s ready in 30 minutes.


Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (68 oz each)
  • 34 fresh jalapeño peppers, sliced into rounds
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

  1. 1. Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, paprika, cumin, chili powder, and oregano. Let sit 15-20 minutes at room temperature.
  2. 2. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 6-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F). Remove and tent with foil.
  3. 3. Add onions to same skillet and cook 3-4 minutes until softened.
  4. 4. Add jalapeños and bell pepper, cook 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
  5. 5. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. 6. Pour in broth and lime juice, scraping up browned bits.
  7. 7. Return chicken to skillet, reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer 5-7 minutes.
  8. 8. Remove from heat, stir in butter and cilantro before serving.

Notes

Store leftovers 3-4 days refrigerated. Remove jalapeño seeds for milder heat. Can freeze up to 3 months.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with vegetables
  • Calories: 285
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 42g