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Chicken with Jalapeno Cream

Name: Chicken with Jalapeno Cream
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 24 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts; Salt and pepper; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tbsp butter; 2 jalapenos, seeded and minced (or 1 poblano for a milder flavor); 2 tbsp onion, minced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp flour (or arrowroot for low carb and gluten free); 1/2 cup skim milk; 1 cup canned nonfat evaporated milk; 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese; 1/2 lemon, juiced

By Kristen Mccaffrey Nov 15, 2012

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source: slenderkitchen.com

adapted from: howsweeteats.com

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332

Calories

12g

Carbs

10g

Fat

43g

Protein

Weight Watchers^® SmartPoints™

(8 PointsPlus^®)

Recipes Content

Recipe

300 Calories, Chicken, Quick and Easy

Dinner

Clean Eating, Gluten Free, Low Carb, Weight Watchers^®

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Last night I really wanted something rich and indulgent. More specifically I wanted to run across the street and purchase this insanely good jalapeno chicken pasta that is the stuff dreams are made of and sit on my couch and catch up on some TV I am embarrassed to admit I watch. Yes Gossip Girl was part of it and I may be in denial it is coming to an end. So instead of completely indulging, I whipped up this delicious chicken with jalapeno cream sauce. It is perfect on it’s own, over rice, cauliflower rice, or pasta and is very easy to make. It also keeps in the fridge really well, which is where my three other pieces of chicken are currently hanging out, calling my name.

Prep Time

Chicken with Jalapeno Cream

Prep Time:

10 min

Cook Time:

30 min

Total Time:

40 MINUTES

Ingredients

24 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts
Salt and pepper
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp butter
2 U jalapenos, seeded and minced (or 1 poblano for a milder flavor)
2 tbsp onion, minced
2 U garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp flour (or arrowroot for low carb and gluten free)
1/2 cup skim milk
1 cup canned nonfat evaporated milk
2 tbsp Parmesan cheese
1/2 U lemon, juiced

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Nutritional Facts

Serving Size:

6 oz. (301g)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 332

Calories from Fat 80

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g

13%

Saturated Fat 3g

14%

Monounsaturated Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 97mg

32%

Sodium 209mg

Total Carbohydrate 12g

Dietary Fiber 1g

Sugars 10g

Protein 43g

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
Heat an oven proof pan over medium high heat. Add the vegetable oil. Once it is nice and hot, sear the chicken breasts on both sides and then place in the oven to cook for 20-25 minutes. You want the chicken to reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees but cooking time might vary slightly depending on the thickness of the breast.
Using a small sauce pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onions, jalapenos, and garlic and cook for about 3 minutes. Then whisk in the flour to create a roux.
Turn the heat down to medium low and add the skim milk and evaporated milk. Cook for about 7 minutes until it begin to thicken. Turn off the heat and stir in the cheese. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
Right before serving, squeeze the lemon over the chicken breasts and spoon the sauce over.

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