One Pan Cheesy Jalapeño Chicken
This dish is everything you want in a meal—flavorful, hearty, and comforting, with a satisfying kick from the jalapeños. Plus, it's incredibly easy to make, and the cheese makes everything better!
Ingredients
- 1 lime
- 3 1/2 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried minced onion
- 1/4 tsp ancho chile powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 - 2 cups frozen corn kernels thawed
- 2 jalapeños
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 Tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 - 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- minced fresh cilantro for garnish
- extra lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken with chili powder, oregano, kosher salt, cumin, black pepper, dried minced onion, and ancho chile powder.
- Toss and rub the spices into the chicken.
- Dredge the seasoned chicken in flour and set aside.
- Char the limes: Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place the lime slices in the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side, until charred. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the chicken: Add 2 ½ tablespoons of vegetable oil to the skillet and heat until shimmering. Add the chicken pieces (in batches if necessary) and cook for about 3 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Sauté the vegetables: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet, then add corn, jalapeños, and garlic. Cook, stirring often, for 2-3 minutes until the corn begins to brown. Add the chicken back to the pan and pour in lime juice and water. Cook for 2 minutes until the liquid is mostly absorbed.
- Broil and serve: Sprinkle the chicken and veggies with shredded cheese and place under the broiler for 2-3 minutes, until the cheese melts. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges or the charred lime slices.
- Enjoy!
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