Chicken with jalapeno recipes are a great way to add some pepper to your prep. Whether you’re using chicken breasts, thighs or drumsticks, these recipes will cook up some mouth-watering chicken tonight!
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JALAPEÑO POPPER CHICKEN
Jalapeño Popper Chicken with cream cheese and mozzarella is the kind of dinner recipe your family will drool over. Easy to make and quick to cook plus who can say no to a cheese pull?
INGREDIENTS
Full recipe with amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
- Chicken breasts.
- Cream cheese.
- Mozzarella.
- Parmesan cheese.
- Jalapeño peppers.
- Garlic powder.
- Salt and pepper.
- Olive oil.
- Smoked paprika.
HOW TO MAKE JALAPEÑO POPPER CHICKEN
- Make the filling: In a bowl, combine the room temperature cream cheese, grated mozzarella and parmesan with finely chopped jalapeños, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Mix well.
- How to stuff a chicken breast: Carefully make a slit on one side of each chicken breast. Take care not to cut all the way through, you just want to create a pocket for the stuffing. With a spoon, carefully stuff the chicken then close the opening and secure with toothpicks. Drizzle over the olive oil and season with paprika and salt on both sides.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a large pan over medium-high heat then add the chicken breasts. Allow to cook for 5-7 minutes per side then transfer the pan to a hot oven and allow to cook for another 5-7 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes then serve.
CAN I MAKE THIS AHEAD?
The filling can be made up to 3 days in advance and kept covered in the fridge. The stuffed and seasoned chicken can also be refrigerated for a day before cooking.
WHAT TO SERVE WITH JALAPEÑO POPPER CHICKEN
These chicken breasts will be delicious served with almost any side dish. Simple mashed potatoes or crispy potato wedges will be delicious with the chicken. If you’d prefer a vegetable side dish, my 10-minute broccolini or bacon green beans will be a great match.
Jalapeño Popper Chicken
Jalapeño Popper Chicken with cream cheese and mozzarella is the kind of dinner recipe your family will drool over.
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Jalapeño Popper Chicken, Jalapeño Popper stuffed Chicken, Stuffed chicken recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 327kcal
Author: Alida Ryder
Ingredients
- 125 g (4oz) cream cheese room temperature
- 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan
- 2 jalapeno peppers finely chopped
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp pepper
- salt to taste
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 220°C/430°F.
- In a bowl, combine the room temperature cream cheese, grated mozzarella and parmesan with finely chopped jalapeños, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Mix well.
- Carefully make a slit on one side of each chicken breast. Take care not to cut all the way through, you just want to create a pocket for the stuffing.
- With a spoon, carefully stuff the chicken then close the opening and secure with toothpicks. Drizzle over the olive oil and season with paprika and salt on both sides.
- Heat a large pan over medium-high heat then add the chicken breasts.
- Allow to cook for 5-7 minutes per side then transfer the pan to a hot oven and allow to cook for another 5-7 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes then serve.
CHICKEN BREASTS WITH JALAPEÑO CHEESE SAUCE
Skillet seared chicken breasts are covered in a jalapeño cheddar sauce for an easy, flavorful dinner that’s great for a weeknight or for company!
Chicken with Jalapeño Cheese Sauce
How was your July 4th weekend? We had a really great one, full of sunshine and lots of pool time with the kiddos. Even a bowling night, bike parade and some fireworks crafts. Some really good all American fun! 🇺🇸
And now for today’s confession: I have a strange obsession with jalapeños. I can’t seem to stop planting them in my garden.
My first year, it’s because I didn’t know any better. I bought two (or was it three?) jalapeño plants.
I figured, we like spicy food, we’ll want to have lots of jalapeños. 🌶🌶🌶
Oh, silly novice gardener.
A couple of months later, when I literally had about 30 jalapeños coming in at a time, for weeks on end, I had to get creative quick.
Jalapeño pepper jelly and some canning fun. Stuffed jalapeños. Some wrapped with bacon, some not. (Eaten immediately and extras frozen.) Lots of tacos and salsa and my Mississippi caviar too.
I took bags full of jalapeños to my kids’ preschool teachers and even passed some out to our veterinarian and mail carrier.
Spreading the jalapeño love! 🌶💃❤️
I also made my 10-minute jalapeño cream cheese dip to eat as an appetizer with some chips. Cause melty cheese and a spicy kick is a sure-fire hit!
I also love keeping some of my easy fresh jalapeño relish on hand for tacos, rice bowls, even eggs!
And here, I’ve added some chicken to make a quick and easy main course chicken jalapeño dish that’s got just a hint of spice and loads of creamy, cheesy sauce to coat every slice of perfectly cooked chicken.
Flavor central my friends!
(And if you love this dish like we do, you should also check out this Cajun chicken pasta recipe for an easy all-in-one dinner.)
OK, let’s get cooking.
Now, I’ve got some notes and tips coming up below on how to make creamy chicken jalapeño. Just tryin’ to be helpful.
If you want to jump on down to the recipe, simply scroll right on through the rest of the text. The recipe card is near the bottom of the page, above the comments section.
HOW TO MAKE CHEESY CHICKEN JALAPEÑO:
– You sear the seasoned chicken breasts first and then remove them from the pan.
– Next, sauté the onion and jalapeño and garlic. Stir in the chicken broth and cheese until it’s all melted and mixed.
– Return the chicken breasts to the pan, turning to get them coated in the sauce.
– Cover the pan and cook everything until the sauce is thickened up and the chicken is perfectly juicy tender. Done!
This recipe is enough for a weeknight, but delicious and impressive enough to make for company.
I love serving it over steamed brown rice to soak up all those delicious juices.
Cauliflower rice or quinoa would work too. Even mashed potatoes, grits or polenta would be a great pairing here.
Then add your favorite vegetable and dinner is served! 🙌
This year, I restricted myself to just one jalapeño plant in my garden. So my overload will be somewhat more manageable.
Or so I hope…
Either way, I’ll be putting this chicken jalapeño skillet supper on the weekly menu and not complaining one bit.
So whether you grow your jalapeño peppers, pick them up from a farmers market or snag a few at the grocery store, I hope you give this cheesy chicken jalapeño dinner a try.
It’s creamy, comforting, completely full of flavor and sure to be a hit.
Enjoy!
Asian Jalapeno Chicken
Asian Jalapeno Chicken is easy to make with simple ingredients and less than 30 minutes! A delicious medley of sweet and savory flavors with a kick of spice, it’s a full-flavored dish that’s sure to hit the spot!
If you’re a long-time reader of the blog, you probably noticed I haven’t posted any new recipes for a while and have been mostly republishing old posts. You see, we’ll be launching a new design for the site in the next week or so, and I’m trying to update old content with better photos to match the anticipated bonggalicious look 🙂
I hope you’ve been enjoying these delicious blasts from the past, like this grilled tomato salad or this slow-cooker Lechon, as I have another oldie and goodie from our archive. Asian Jalapeno Chicken Stir Fry!
If you frequent Chinese fast-food restaurants, you’ve probably seen jalapeno chicken added to the menu in recent years. It’s really not your traditional Chinese entree but is more of a delicious fusion of Mexican and Chinese tastes.
This chicken stir-fry is one of the most popular choices in our neighborhood Asian restaurant and I’m excited for you to give it a try. With lightly battered chicken tossed in a sweet and savory sauce and sliced jalapenos for a healthy kick of spice, it’s an interesting combination of delectable flavors that’s sure to hit the spot!
Velveting technique
The recipe uses a cooking technique called velveting where the meat is coated in cornstarch and cooked in hot oil before stir-frying. The method keeps the meat from toughening, creating chicken pieces that are velvety soft and super moist.
And oh my, the SAUCE! It’s sweet and savory and sticky and spicy and just so yummy over heaps of steamed rice!
This restaurant copycat is easy to make at home using simple pantry ingredients you can find at most major supermarkets. Plus it cooks in one pan in 30 minutes or less for the perfect weeknight dinner.
Plus, it makes great leftovers for the next day’s packed lunches. Good thing the recipe can be easily doubled (or tripled) from serving a family of four to feeding a hungry crowd.
Cooking Tips
- Cut the chicken pieces in uniform size to ensure even cooking.
- If you can’t find Chinese cooking wine, substitute dry sherry.
How to serve
Asian Jalapeno Chicken is delicious as a main dish for lunch or dinner. Serve with steamed rice and stir-fried chow mein noodles for the ultimate Chinese take-out fake-out at home!
How to store leftovers
- Allow to cool completely and transfer to a container with a tight-fitting lid. Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Reheat in the microwave at 2 to 3-minute intervals until warmed through.
More take-out favorites
Craving some tasty Asian food for dinner? This lightly-battered honey walnut shrimp coated in a creamy sweet sauce and topped with candied nuts is a must-try!
Asian Jalapeno Chicken
Jalapeno Chicken Stir-fry is a full-flavored dish you’ll love with steamed rice. It’s quick and easy to make in one pan and under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Course: Main Course
–+Servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup Chinese cooking wine (Shaoxing wine)
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable or peanut oil
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 2 jalapenos, sliced thinly
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Instructions
- In a bowl, combine chicken and cornstarch. Mix until chicken is fully coated and marinate for about 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, Chinese cooking wine, and brown sugar. Stir until blended and sugar is dissolved. Set aside.
- In a wok or wide skillet, heat oil. Add chicken and fry until crisp and fully cooked. Do not overcrowd skillet, cook in batches as needed. With a slotted spoon, remove chicken from pan and drain on paper towels.
- Remove excess oil from the skillet except for about 1 tablespoon. Add garlic and jalapenos and cook, stirring regularly, for about 30to 40 seconds or until aromatic.
- Return chicken to skillet and add soy sauce mixture. Continue to cook for about 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through and sauce is thickened. Serve hot.
Notes
- Cut the chicken pieces in uniform size to ensure even cooking.
- If you can’t find Chinese cooking wine, substitute dry sherry.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 288kcal, Carbohydrates: 18g, Protein: 25g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 72mg, Sodium: 945mg, Potassium: 488mg, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 100IU, Vitamin C: 10.7mg, Calcium: 20mg, Iron: 0.9mg