Chicken Breasts With Sour Cream And Jalapenos Food

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH SOUR CREAM AND JALAPENOS

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.

CHICKEN WITH JALAPENO CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
• Heat an oven proof pan over medium high heat. Add the vegetable oil. Once it is nice and hot, sear the chicken breasts on both sides and then place in the oven to cook for 20-25 minutes. You want the chicken to reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees but cooking time might vary slightly depending on the thickness of the breast.
• Using a small sauce pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onions, jalapenos, and garlic and cook for about 3 minutes. Then whisk in the flour to create a roux.
• Turn the heat down to medium low and add the skim milk and evaporated milk. Cook for about 7 minutes until it begin to thicken. Turn off the heat and stir in the cheese. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
• Right before serving, squeeze the lemon over the chicken breasts and spoon the sauce over.

JALAPEñO POPPER CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350° F. Lightly grease a baking dish with non-stick spray.
• Place chicken breasts in the baking dish, season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, and seasonings. Add the cheddar cheese, chopped bacon, and jalapeños. Stir together. Spoon evenly on top of chicken breasts.
• Bake for 25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165° F. Set oven to broil and allow the tops of the chicken to brown slightly before removing from the oven.

CHICKEN WITH CREAMY JALAPENO SAUCE

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.