Jalapeno Popper Smothered Chicken
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Thin chicken breasts seasoned and seared in bacon fat, then smothered in a creamy, savory jalapeno-infused gravy and topped with crispy crumbled bacon.
- Time
- 40 minutes
- Equipment
- Stovetop
- Good for
- Lunch or dinner
- Cuisine
- American
- Contains
- Gluten and dairy
Diet and allergen details are read from the ingredient names and are not certified.
Ingredients
- 170 g
- 680 g
- 10 g
- 45 g
- 16 g
- 480 g
- 2 g
- 9 g
- 115 g
- 5 g
Weights are estimates. Together, the ingredients weigh about 1.51 kg before cooking, which is about 380 g per serving.
Steps
Place 6 pieces of bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry until crispy on both sides.
Remove the crispy bacon from the skillet and set aside on a plate, leaving the bacon drippings in the pan.
Season the thin chicken breasts on both sides with your chicken seasoning.
Cook the chicken in the bacon grease, turning at least once, until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74 °C) (74°C (165 °F)).
Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and set aside, ensuring the drippings remain in the skillet.
Add the 3 diced jalapeños to the skillet and sauté for 3 to 5 minutes.
Add 2 tablespoons of flour to the jalapeños and grease. Stir to combine and cook for a few minutes to create a roux and remove the raw flour taste.
Slowly pour in 2 cups of chicken broth while whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
Add the minced garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well and let the sauce simmer for a few minutes until it thickens.
Turn the heat down to ensure the sauce is not boiling. Add the cubed cream cheese and stir until it is completely melted and the sauce is smooth.
Add the chicken breasts back into the pan to coat with the sauce.
Crumble the reserved bacon and spread it over the top of the chicken. Garnish with fresh chives if desired.
Notes
This dish is excellent served over mashed potatoes or rice. Adjust the number of jalapeños to control the spice level.
Nutrition
These are estimates per serving, worked out from the ingredients.
- Calories
- 532
- Protein
- 49 g
- Carbs
- 8 g
- Fat
- 33 g
- Fiber
- 1 g
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