Mexican Chicken With Jalapeno Popper Sauce Recipe

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Mexican Chicken With Jalapeno Popper Sauce

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Ingredients:

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3 chicken breasts (or equivalent chicken tenders)
1 tsp cumin (to taste)
1 tsp chili powder (to taste and try ancho or chipotle
salt
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 jalapenos, seeded and chopped
8 oz cream cheese
1 -1 1/2 cup chicken broth ( adjust for desired thickness)
3 slices bacon
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped plus more for garnish
mexican rice

Directions:

Fry bacon until crisp. Remove to paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle chicken with seasonings while the bacon crisps. Crumble bacon once cooked; set aside.
Add the chicken to the hot bacon fat in the skillet. Cook chicken, turning every few minutes, until juices run clear and no longer pink. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
Add chopped jalapenos to the skillet and cook for a couple of minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds to a minute more, until fragrant. Add chicken broth, deglazing pan. Bring to a boil. Add cream cheese and stir until melted and smooth. Add in shredded cheese and bacon, stirring until the cheese in melted.
Turn off heat and stir in cilantro. Serve chicken on a bed of Mexican rice and topped with sauce. Garnish with additional cilantro if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	423.65 Kcal (1774 kJ)
Calories from fat	340.84 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	37.87g	58%
Cholesterol	106.83mg	36%
Sodium	816.36mg	34%
Potassium	281.84mg	6%
Total Carbs	6.21g	2%
Sugars	2.44g	10%
Dietary Fiber	0.75g	3%
Protein	14.39g	29%
Vitamin C	18.3mg	30%
Iron	0.9mg	5%
Calcium	252.7mg	25%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	211.4 Kcal (885 kJ)
Calories from fat	170.08 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.9g	58%
Cholesterol	53.31mg	36%
Sodium	407.36mg	34%
Potassium	140.64mg	6%
Total Carbs	3.1g	2%
Sugars	1.22g	10%
Dietary Fiber	0.38g	3%
Protein	7.18g	29%
Vitamin C	9.1mg	30%
Iron	0.4mg	5%
Calcium	126.1mg	25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
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