Best 5 Mexican Chicken With Jalapeno Popper Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Mexican cuisine with our delectable Mexican Chicken with Jalapeño Popper Sauce recipe. This dish combines the zesty kick of jalapeño poppers with the savory goodness of chicken, creating a taste sensation that will leave you craving more.

Alongside this main course, we also present a collection of equally enticing recipes to complement your Mexican feast. Discover the creamy richness of our Mexican Corn Dip, perfect for sharing as an appetizer or side dish. For those who prefer a refreshing twist, our Mexican Chopped Salad offers a medley of crisp vegetables tossed in a tangy dressing. And to satisfy your sweet cravings, our Tres Leches Cake is a classic dessert that will leave you feeling utterly satisfied.

Each recipe in this article has been carefully crafted to deliver an authentic Mexican experience. From the zesty marinade for the chicken to the creamy and flavorful jalapeño popper sauce, every detail has been meticulously considered to ensure a culinary journey that will transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of Mexico.

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MEXICAN CHICKEN WITH JALAPENO POPPER SAUCE



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Make and share this Mexican Chicken With Jalapeno Popper Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 chicken breasts (or equivalent chicken tenders)
1 teaspoon cumin (to taste)
1 teaspoon chili powder (to taste and try ancho or chipotle for a change)
salt
2 garlic cloves, Minced
3 jalapenos, Seeded and Chopped
8 ounces cream cheese
1 -1 1/2 cup chicken broth (adjust for desired thickness)
3 slices bacon
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese or 3/4 cup colby-monterey jack cheese
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped plus more for garnish
Mexican rice or pasta

Steps:

  • Fry bacon until crisp. Remove to paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle chicken with seasonings while the bacon crisps. Crumble bacon once cooked; set aside.
  • Add the chicken to the hot bacon fat in the skillet. Cook chicken, turning every few minutes, until juices run clear and no longer pink. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
  • Add chopped jalapenos to the skillet and cook for a couple of minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds to a minute more, until fragrant. Add chicken broth, deglazing pan. Bring to a boil. Add cream cheese and stir until melted and smooth. Add in shredded cheese and bacon, stirring until the cheese in melted.
  • Turn off heat and stir in cilantro. Serve chicken on a bed of Mexican rice and topped with sauce. Garnish with additional cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 513.1, Fat 39.8, SaturatedFat 19.4, Cholesterol 158.4, Sodium 631.7, Carbohydrate 4.6, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 2.6, Protein 33.6

JALAPENO CREAM CHEESE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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One of my favorite local Mexican restaurants serves a dish with jalapeno cream cheese and shredded chicken that is to die for. I had been experimenting with dishes that contained those two ingredients and came up with this!! It is absolutely to die for and I get nothing but rave reviews from people who try it! Give it a whirl... I promise your taste buds won't regret it. :-)

Provided by baumanns

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h40m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, minced
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced (wear gloves)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 tablespoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 (28 ounce) can green enchilada sauce
7 flour tortillas
8 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Season chicken breasts with 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Place into a baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink inside and the juices run clear, about 45 minutes. Allow chicken to cool, and shred with 2 forks. Set chicken aside.
  • Heat butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, and cook the onion and jalapenos until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes; stir in the cream cheese in chunks, and allow cream cheese to melt and soften. Stir in cream cheese, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, paprika, chili powder, and cumin. Mix in the cooked chicken meat; remove from heat.
  • Pour half the green enchilada sauce into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Lay tortillas out onto a work surface, and place chicken mixture in a line down the center of each tortilla; sprinkle with about 1 tablespoon of Monterey Jack cheese per tortilla. Roll up the tortillas, and place into the sauce in the dish, seam sides down; pour the remaining sauce over the enchiladas. Sprinkle remaining 4 ounces of Monterey Jack cheese over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the filling is hot and bubbling and the cheese has melted, 30 to 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 583.5 calories, Carbohydrate 38.4 g, Cholesterol 122.9 mg, Fat 35.5 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 28.7 g, SaturatedFat 20.2 g, Sodium 598.8 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

JALAPEñO POPPER CHICKEN



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Imagine your favorite jalapeño popper appetizer in the form of a delicious chicken main dish!

Provided by Kristina Vanni

Categories     Entree     Dinner

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 1

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature1/2 cup grated Mexican cheese blend4 slices cooked and crisped bacon (chopped)1/3 cup minded jalapeños (plus additional sliced jalapeño for garnish, if desired)4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts1/3 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1 cup panko breadcrumbs1 teaspoon taco seasoning mix2 eggs

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients. Preheat oven to 375 F and cover a baking sheet with nonstick foil. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, Mexican cheese blend, chopped bacon, and minced jalapeño.
  • Using a sharp knife, cut chicken breasts horizontally until almost butterflied (creating a pocket in the center), then scoop 1/4 cup cream cheese jalapeño mixture into the center of each chicken breast.
  • If necessary, use a toothpick to keep filling in.
  • In a shallow bowl combine the flour, salt, and pepper.
  • Beat the eggs and place in a second shallow bowl.
  • In a third shallow bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs with the taco seasoning.
  • Dredge each stuffed chicken breast in the flour mixture, shaking off the excess.
  • Then, dip each chicken breast in the beaten egg.
  • Finally, coat the chicken breast with the breadcrumb mixture. Press to adhere.
  • Place the coated chicken breasts onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Place baking sheet in oven and bake until chicken is cooked through, about 30 minutes. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 561 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 241 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 54 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 946 mg, Sugar 3 g, Fat 24 g, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CHICKEN WITH JALAPENO POPPER SAUCE



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Easy chicken recipe with a to-die-for sauce. You'll want to serve this with tortilla chips to eat up the extra sauce!

Provided by Charmie777

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 slices bacon
4 chicken breasts
3 jalapenos, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, mined
1 -1 1/2 cup chicken broth
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
chopped avocado
tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In large skillet cook bacon until crisp. Remove to paper toweling and then crumble.
  • Drain off all but 1 tablespoon grease (reserve grease).
  • Pound chicken breasts slightly to even thickness. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook chicken in bacon grease over medium heat until done, about 5 minutes per side. Remove to heated platter and cover with foil.
  • In same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of reserved bacon grease along with jalapenos and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add garlic and stir another minute, then add chicken broth to deglaze pan, scaping up brown bits.
  • Add cream cheese and stir until melted, then add cheddar and stir until melted.
  • Stir in cilantro and crumbled bacon.
  • Pour sauce over chicken. Garnish with chopped avocados if desired. Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503, Fat 35.6, SaturatedFat 16.3, Cholesterol 157.8, Sodium 595.4, Carbohydrate 3, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 1.7, Protein 41.1

CHICKEN WITH CREAMY JALAPENO SAUCE



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My sister Amy came up with this recipe that makes standard chicken breasts a lot more exciting. My husband and I just love the wonderful sauce. -Molly Cappone, Lewis Center, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings (2 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 medium onions, chopped
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
3 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt. In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, brown chicken in oil on both sides. , Add the onions, broth, jalapenos and cumin. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until a thermometer reads 165°, 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and keep warm., Stir cream cheese and sour cream into onion mixture until blended. Stir in tomatoes; heat through. Serve with chicken and rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 389mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe jalapeños. If you can't find fresh jalapeños, you can substitute canned jalapeños, but be sure to drain them well and rinse them before using.
  • If you like your sauce spicy, leave the seeds in the jalapeños. If you prefer a milder sauce, remove the seeds before chopping.
  • You can adjust the amount of cream cheese in the sauce to achieve the desired consistency. For a thicker sauce, use more cream cheese. For a thinner sauce, use less cream cheese.
  • The chicken can be cooked in a variety of ways. You can grill it, bake it, or pan-fry it. If you are grilling or baking the chicken, be sure to marinate it for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite sides, such as rice, beans, or tortillas.

Conclusion:

This Mexican Chicken with Jalapeño Popper Sauce is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is creamy and spicy. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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