Chicken Breasts With Sour Cream And Jalapenos Recipes

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH SOUR CREAM AND JALAPENOS

Steps:

• Pound chicken breast to 1/4 to 1/2 inch thickness.
• If using fresh jalapeno, wash and pat dry; seed and remove ribs, if desired. If using canned green chilies: rinse, seed and pat dry. Chop chilies.
• Shred enough cheese to measure 1/4 cup.
• In small bowl, combine cheese with chilies, chopped cilantro and sour cream.
• Set aside.
• Preheat broiler.
• Line broiler tray with aluminum foil and set aside.
• Sprinkle both sides of chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste.
• Combine butter and oil in large heavy-gauge skillet over medium-high heat.
• Sauté chicken breasts, 2 at a time, about 5 minutes per side, or until brown.
• Transfer to broiler tray.
• Top each chicken breast with a generous spoonful of sour-cream mixture.
• Broil 4 to 5 inches from heating element about 5 minutes, or until topping bubbles.
• Transfer to platter and serve immediately.

CHICKEN WITH CREAMY JALAPENO SAUCE

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken with salt. In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, brown chicken in oil on both sides. , Add the onions, broth, jalapenos and cumin. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until a thermometer reads 165°, 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and keep warm., Stir cream cheese and sour cream into onion mixture until blended. Stir in tomatoes; heat through. Serve with chicken and rice.