Are your kids urging you to make some new chicken recipes? If yes, then try this Jalapeño popper chicken skillet recipe. It’s easy to make, tastes delicious, and is moderately spicy. You can make this recipe with homemade rotisserie chicken or get a store-bought one to save time.
It can be served as an appetizer with tortilla chips or paired with rice and some steamed veggies for a filling meal. The great thing is that even if you don’t have an oven-safe skillet to make this recipe, you can easily make it in any baking dish.
Ingredients
- 1 whole rotisserie chicken
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into ½” pieces
- 2 jalapeños, seeded and chopped (plus more for serving)
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- Kosher salt
- 1 block of cream cheese
- ½ cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 cup sharp cheddar, shredded
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
Preparation
- To make a Jalapeño popper chicken skillet recipe, preheat oven to 400° Fahrenheit.
- Remove the breast piece from the rotisserie chicken and set aside. Shred remaining meat, reserving skin and bones to make homemade stock (if you like).
- In a medium heatproof skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon, stirring occasionally, until crispy (about 6 to 8 minutes).
- Add jalapeños along with garlic and cook until fragrant. Then, season with salt.
- Stir in cream cheese and allow it to melt. Then, add shredded chicken and cream.
- Top the skillet with cheddar. Slice chicken breasts against the grain into ½” slices and fan them out on top of the cheese.
- Bake jalapeño popper chicken mixture until the cheese is melted and the sauce bubbles (about 15 to 20 minutes).
- Top with sliced jalapeños and cilantro before serving.
Voila, your quick and easy jalapeño popper chicken is ready to be served. The recipe takes less than an hour, so it is bound to be a winner with all parents. Try this recipe with any leftover roasted or grilled chicken from the previous night, and the recipe can help you clear out your fridge.
This Jalapeño popper chicken will instantly become everyone’s favorite due to its creamy, mildly spicy, and rich taste. So, try it and share your experience with us in the comment section below. If you have tried your hands at this recipe and have any tips and tricks, share them with fellow mamas below.
