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Easy Cheesy Jalapeño Chicken Skillet

This easy recipes chicken skillet is loaded with melted cheese, spicy jalapeños, and bold flavor for dinner recipes that are anything but boring.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinners
Cuisine: American
Keywords: butter swim biscuits easy recipes, cheesey potatoes easy recipe, chicken stirfry easy recipe, dinner recipes, easy recipes, easy recipes ninja creami, recipes for dinner
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Patricia

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 jalapeño, sliced
  • ¼ cup chopped green onions
  • ½ tsp garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Season the chicken thighs with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place the chicken in the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side.
  4. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the chicken.
  5. Add sliced jalapeños on top and cover the skillet with a lid until the cheese is melted.
  6. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Notes

For a spicier version, leave the seeds in the jalapeños. You can substitute cheddar for Monterey Jack or pepper jack cheese.