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One Pan Cheesy Jalapeño Chicken
4.6 from 129 votes

One Pan Cheesy Jalapeño Chicken

One Pan Cheesy Jalapeño Chicken is a stovetop-to-oven dish featuring spiced, flour-dredged chicken breasts seared to a golden brown alongside charred lime slices and sautéed corn, jalapeños, and garlic. Topped with shredded Mexican blend cheese and finished under the broiler, it delivers a combination of smoky, spicy, and tangy flavors with a melty cheesy finish. Fresh cilantro and lime wedges garnish the dish for brightness.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 627 kcal
Course: Main Course

Ingredients

  • 1 lime sliced
  • 3 1/2 Tbsp vegetable oil divided
  • 3 chicken breast cut in half and pounded to be 1/2 inch thick, boneless skinless
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp oregano dried
  • 3/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp cumin ground
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp onion dried minced
  • 1/4 tsp ancho chile powder
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 - 2 cups corn kernels fresh corn works as well, frozen, thawed
  • 2 jalapeños seeds removed and sliced lengthwise into strips
  • 2 garlic minced, cloves
  • 3 Tbsp lime juice (juice of 2-3 limes)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 - 1 1/2 cups Mexican blend cheese or any cheese you prefer, shredded
  • cilantro minced, fresh, for garnish
  • lime extra, wedges, for garnish

Instructions

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  1. To a mixing bowl, add chicken, chili powder, oregano, kosher salt, ground cumin, black pepper, dried minced onion, and ancho chile powder. Toss and massage spice mixture into all sides of chicken.
  2. Add flour to a shallow bowl or plate and lightly dredge chicken in flour. Let chicken sit while you heat up your pan.
  3. Heat large oven-safe skillet over MED-HIGH heat. Add lime slices to pan and char for 1-2 minutes per side, until charred and brown, as desired. Remove to a plate.
  4. Add 2 ½ Tbsp of the vegetable oil to the hot pan and let heat through until shimmering.
  5. Add chicken pieces to the hot pan, being careful not to overcrowd the pan (you may need to do 2 batches, depending on the size of your pan). Cook about 3 minutes per side, until golden brown, then remove to plate.
  6. Move oven rack to the upper third part of the oven and preheat broiler to HIGH.
  7. Add remaining 1 Tbsp vegetable oil and then add corn kernels, jalapeno slices and garlic. Cook, stirring often, about 2-3 minutes, until corn begins to lightly brown.
  8. Add chicken back to the pan, and pour in lime juice and water. Cook several minutes (this time can vary depending on your stove – mine took 2 minutes), until liquid is mostly absorbed.
  9. Sprinkle with shredded cheese and broil for about 2-3 minutes, until cheese is melted.
  10. Garnish with minced fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges or charred lime slices.

Nutrition Information

Calories 627kcal (31%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 627

% Daily Value*

Calories 627kcal 31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.