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

Aghilas Kiki
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Ishola Yetunde
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it.


Noorilahi Wesal
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my sauce turned out lumpy.


Sara Ameer
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This dish is perfect for a party or potluck.


Robert Hann Sr
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I love the creamy sauce in this dish. It's so flavorful!


Alex Orus
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Terry Stegall
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit!


Sunari Magar
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this dish was surprisingly good!


A'miye Brown
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but it turned out well in the end.


Festim Maliqi
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I added some extra vegetables to the dish and it was even better!


Ngong Zebedee
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I made this recipe exactly as written and it turned out great! I would definitely recommend it.


Author Kelly
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I thought the chicken was a little dry, but the sauce was very good.


Alexei X
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This dish was a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved it!


Ranjit banjara
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's the perfect weeknight meal - easy to make and delicious.


Anchita malla Thakuri
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This recipe is definitely a keeper! I will be making it again and again.


Md mihad
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it!


Anita Osti
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The jalapeƱo popper sauce was a great addition to the chicken! It added just the right amount of spice and creaminess.


Biniyamin Terefe
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This chicken dish was a hit with my family! It was full of flavor and the sauce was creamy and rich! They were asking for seconds!


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