Jalapeno Cheddar Chicken

Jalapeno Cheddar Chicken Recipe

Calling all cheese lovers! This Crockpot Jalapeno Cheddar Chicken is a dream come true for busy weeknights. Simply toss in chicken, creamy sauce ingredients, and a kick of jalapenos, then let your slow cooker work its magic. In just a few hours, you’ll have a pot full of tender, flavorful chicken bathed in a rich cheddar cheese sauce. Top it off with fresh cilantro and extra cheese for a dish that’s sure to satisfy the whole family.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs chicken tenders or breasts
• 4-6 jalapeños with or without seeds and sliced
• ½ cup onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves minced
• 1 ½ cups chicken broth
• 1 ½ cups heavy cream
• 1 can corn
• 6 scallions chopped
• 2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 ½ teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• ½ cup fresh cilantro torn
• 4 cups cheddar cheese shredded
• 6 tablespoon butter divided
• 3 tablespoon flour

Instructions:

1. Add all ingredients to the slow cooker except for cilantro, shredded cheese, butter and flour. Set to low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours. With 1 hour remaining open the lid and stir. Add in cheddar cheese.
2. Melt 3 tablespoons of butter (this is less butter than in the ingredient list) in the microwave. Whisk the flour into the butter to form a thick paste. Put into the slow cooker and stir into the sauce. Close the lid and let cook for the remaining hour. Serve topped with cilantro, extra jalapeno and cheddar cheese.