Description
A simple one-pan recipe for cheesy jalapeno chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 jalapenos, diced
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe pan over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken to the pan and sear for 5-7 minutes on each side.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese and diced jalapenos.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the chicken.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.
Notes
- Adjust the number of jalapenos for spice level.
- Serve with rice or vegetables.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking and Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: one pan cheesy jalapeno chicken