CHICKEN BREASTS WITH SOUR CREAM AND JALAPENOS

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A quick and tasty dish from Sue B. Huffman, food editor at Lady's Home Journal. You can use 1-2 jalapenos to taste, or a 4-ounce can of diced green chilies.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 -2 jalapenos or 4 ounces diced green chilies
1/4 lb monterey jack cheese
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup sour cream
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
fresh ground pepper
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Pound chicken breast to 1/4 to 1/2 inch thickness.
  • If using fresh jalapeno, wash and pat dry; seed and remove ribs, if desired. If using canned green chilies: rinse, seed and pat dry. Chop chilies.
  • Shred enough cheese to measure 1/4 cup.
  • In small bowl, combine cheese with chilies, chopped cilantro and sour cream.
  • Set aside.
  • Preheat broiler.
  • Line broiler tray with aluminum foil and set aside.
  • Sprinkle both sides of chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Combine butter and oil in large heavy-gauge skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Sauté chicken breasts, 2 at a time, about 5 minutes per side, or until brown.
  • Transfer to broiler tray.
  • Top each chicken breast with a generous spoonful of sour-cream mixture.
  • Broil 4 to 5 inches from heating element about 5 minutes, or until topping bubbles.
  • Transfer to platter and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177, Fat 11.2, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 57, Sodium 132.5, Carbohydrate 0.8, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.2, Protein 17.6

Gianni Flowers
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans and it was a complete meal.


Renotte Didier
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken is so tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Nimcan Liban
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The sour cream and jalapeno sauce is a great way to add flavor to the chicken. I served it with rice and beans and it was a delicious meal.


Paul Ford
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I usually add a little extra garlic and onion to the sauce for even more flavor.


Faisal Nazeer Thebo
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken cooks quickly and the sauce is simple to make. I served it with rice and vegetables and it was a complete meal.


Muhammad Tamjeed
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the sour cream and jalapeno sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Anthony Purdis
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Nur jahan Afrin
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This is one of my favorite chicken recipes. The sour cream and jalapeno sauce is so unique and flavorful. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


Sudipto BOSS
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans and it was a complete meal.


Epeli Saukuru
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken is so tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Ntokozo Bhekisisa
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The sour cream and jalapeno sauce is a great way to add flavor to the chicken. I served it with rice and beans and it was a delicious meal.


John Walters
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I usually add a little extra garlic and onion to the sauce for even more flavor.


Megami Nekohime (Megami Nekohime)
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken cooks quickly and the sauce is simple to make. I served it with rice and vegetables and it was a complete meal.


Dori Kacorri
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the sour cream and jalapeno sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Hlelokuhle Mpilonhle
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Hiri Gee
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I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


nirob cona mia
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This is one of my favorite chicken recipes. The sour cream and jalapeno sauce is so unique and flavorful. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


GhostNinja84
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out great. I usually add a little extra jalapeno for a bit more spice, but that's just my personal preference. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Silos
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I served it with rice and vegetables and it was a complete meal.


Emmanuel Laquinta
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sour cream and jalapeno sauce was the perfect combination of creamy and spicy. I will definitely be making this again.


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