Zesty Baked Creamy Chicken with Cilantro and Jalapeños

Ingredients

- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 can (15 oz) frozen creamed corn, thawed
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (10 oz) RO-TEL Original Diced Tomatoes and Green Chiles, drained
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 2 tablespoons sliced jalapeños

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Prepare the Chicken:
Season both sides of each chicken breast with salt and ground black pepper.

3. Sear the Chicken:
In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken and set aside.

4. Create the Creamy Base:
Reduce the heat to medium and pour the chicken broth into the skillet. Cook for about 2 minutes, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.

5. Combine Ingredients:
Stir in the creamed corn, cream cheese, and RO-TEL diced tomatoes and green chiles. Continue to stir until the cream cheese is fully melted and the mixture is smooth.

6. Add Seasoning:
Sprinkle in the taco seasoning and mix well to incorporate all flavors evenly.

7. Return Chicken to Skillet:
Nestle the chicken breasts back into the skillet with the creamy sauce. Spoon some of the sauce over the chicken.

8. Bake in Oven:
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

9. Garnish and Serve:
Remove the skillet from the oven. Let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped cilantro, sliced green onions, and sliced jalapeños. Serve with lime wedges on the side for an added zest.

Total Time

PT45M
45 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Chicken Dinner, Baked Chicken, Creamy Chicken, Zesty Chicken, Cilantro Chicken, Jalapeño Chicken, Mexican Chicken, Easy Dinner, Oven Baked, Flavorful Chicken

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total Calories: 2,100

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