# Cheesy Jalapeño Chicken & Rice Skillet

- Servings: 4
- Prep time: 10 min
- Total time: 35 min
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into chunks
- 2 cups cooked long-grain rice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/3 cup jalapeños, sliced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- salt (optional)
- black pepper (optional)
- 2 tbsp parsley, chopped

## Instructions

1. Season the chicken with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear until golden and cooked through.
3. Remove chicken and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, sauté the onion and bell pepper.
5. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
6. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, then stir and simmer.
7. Add the cooked rice and half of the jalapeños, stirring until the rice is coated in the creamy sauce.
8. Return the chicken to the skillet and gently mix everything together.
9. Sprinkle cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese generously over the top.
10. Add the remaining jalapeño slices and cover the skillet until the cheese is completely melted.
11. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and fresh parsley, then serve hot.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/p/DdzGmzWjG3V/?exln=emw3NWJlOTBpNTFr
- Creator: Twelve Recipes
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/49dd0bf9-b16a-41e5-9b15-4945dae902c0
- Extracted: 2026-10-16

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