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THIS CHEESY JALAPEÑO CHICKEN IS MADE IN ONE PAN, IS BURSTING WITH FLAVOR, SMOTHERED IN MELTY CHEESE, AND MADE IN JUST 20 MINUTES! TRY IT TONIGHT!
If you’re looking for your next favorite weeknight meal… look no further than this easy one pan cheese jalapeño chicken! 20 minutes, plenty of gooey cheese, spiced and savory chicken with little bursts of heat from the jalapeños… it’s the perfect easy one pan meal!
You could absolutely make this jalapeño chicken dish with other cuts of chicken, like boneless thighs, or even bone-in thighs, you just might have to adjust the cook times and use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked to a safe temperature (165 degrees F for poultry).
So the next time you’re craving some heat, and want an easy meal you can get on the table quickly, give this One Pan Cheesy Jalapeño Chicken a try
ONE PAN CHEESY JALAPEÑO CHICKEN
prep time 10 MINS cook time 15 MINS total time 25 MINS
This cheesy jalapeño chicken is made in one pan, is bursting with flavor, smothered in melty cheese, and made in just 20 minutes! Try it tonight!
calories: 627 KCAL
INGREDIENTS
1 lime sliced
3 1/2 Tbsp vegetable oil divided
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut in half and pounded to be 1/2 inch thick
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp dried oregano
3/4 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp dried minced onion
1/4 tsp ancho chile powder
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 - 2 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed (fresh corn works as well)
2 jalapeños seeds removed and sliced lengthwise into strips
2 cloves garlic minced
3 Tbsp lime juice (juice of 2-3 limes)
1/2 cup water
1 - 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese (or any cheese you prefer)
minced fresh cilantro, for garnish
extra lime wedges, for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
To a mixing bowl, add chicken, chili powder, oregano, kosher salt, ground cumin, black pepper, dried minced onion, and ancho chile powder. Toss and massage spice mixture into all sides of chicken.
Add flour to a shallow bowl or plate and lightly dredge chicken in flour. Let chicken sit while you heat up your pan.
Heat large oven-safe skillet over MED-HIGH heat. Add lime slices to pan and char for 1-2 minutes per side, until charred and brown, as desired. Remove to a plate.
Add 2 ½ Tbsp of the vegetable oil to the hot pan and let heat through until shimmering.
Full Recipes >> thechunkychef.com/one-pan-cheesy-jalapeno-chicken/