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Photo:Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Gabe Greco

Overhead view of cast iron skillet of Creamy Jalapeño Skillet Chicken recipe

Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Gabe Greco

Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:25 minsServings:4Jump to Nutrition Facts

Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:25 minsServings:4

Active Time:25 mins

Active Time:

25 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Total Time:

Servings:4

Servings:

4

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Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1teaspoonground cumin1teaspoonchili powder¼teaspoonsalt4chicken cutlets (about 1 pound)2tablespoonsavocado oilorother neutral oil, divided½cupfinely chopped onion2largejalapeño peppers, seeded and finely chopped (1/2 cup)½cuplow-sodium chicken broth2ouncescream cheese, cut into cubes½cupshredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheeseChopped cilantro for garnish (Optional)

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Ingredients

1teaspoonground cumin

1teaspoonchili powder

¼teaspoonsalt

4chicken cutlets (about 1 pound)

2tablespoonsavocado oilorother neutral oil, divided

½cupfinely chopped onion

2largejalapeño peppers, seeded and finely chopped (1/2 cup)

½cuplow-sodium chicken broth

2ouncescream cheese, cut into cubes

½cupshredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese

Chopped cilantro for garnish (Optional)

DirectionsStir cumin, chili powder and salt together in a small bowl. Sprinkle both sides of chicken with the spice mixture.Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Gabe GrecoHeat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken; cook, turning once, until browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165°F, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate.Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Gabe GrecoAdd the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, onion and jalapeños to the pan. Cook, stirring, until softened and starting to brown, about 3 minutes. Add broth and cream cheese; bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring to melt the cream cheese, for 3 to 5 minutes. Add Cheddar; stir until melted. Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the pan and turn to coat with the sauce. Serve sprinkled with cilantro, if desired.Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Gabe GrecoOriginally appeared: EatingWell.com, February 2023

Directions

Stir cumin, chili powder and salt together in a small bowl. Sprinkle both sides of chicken with the spice mixture.Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Gabe GrecoHeat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken; cook, turning once, until browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165°F, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate.Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Gabe GrecoAdd the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, onion and jalapeños to the pan. Cook, stirring, until softened and starting to brown, about 3 minutes. Add broth and cream cheese; bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring to melt the cream cheese, for 3 to 5 minutes. Add Cheddar; stir until melted. Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the pan and turn to coat with the sauce. Serve sprinkled with cilantro, if desired.Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Gabe Greco

Stir cumin, chili powder and salt together in a small bowl. Sprinkle both sides of chicken with the spice mixture.

Overhead view of raw chicken sprinkled with spices on a white cutting board from Creamy Jalapeño Skillet Chicken recipe

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken; cook, turning once, until browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165°F, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

Overhead view of cast iron skillet with chicken cutlets cooking from Creamy Jalapeño Skillet Chicken recipe

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, onion and jalapeños to the pan. Cook, stirring, until softened and starting to brown, about 3 minutes. Add broth and cream cheese; bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring to melt the cream cheese, for 3 to 5 minutes. Add Cheddar; stir until melted. Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the pan and turn to coat with the sauce. Serve sprinkled with cilantro, if desired.

Overhead view of cast iron skillet after adding chicken cutlets from Creamy Jalapeño Skillet Chicken recipe

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, February 2023

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)304Calories18gFat4gCarbs31gProtein

Nutrition Facts(per serving)

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