Best Creamy Chicken And Jalapeno Nachos From Silver Palate Recipes

CREAMY CHICKEN AND JALAPENO NACHOS FROM SILVER PALATE

Creamy Chicken and Jalapeno Nachos from Silver Palate image

In this sophistacted cousin to the corn tortilla nacho, a creamy blend of chopped chicken and cream cheese is apiced with jalapeno. Lots of grated Jack chsse is folded in, and the all is baked on pita bread until melted and puffed.

Provided by hpitler

Categories < 30 Mins

Time 27m

Yield 100 nachos, 15-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 boneless skinless chicken breast, poached and diced
12 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
2 jalapenos, seeded and minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese, grated
salt & freshly ground black pepper
6 pita bread, cut
6 pita bread, separated into rounds

Steps:

preheat oven to 375 degrees.
combine the chicken, cream cheese, jalapeno peppers, garlic, cumin, chili powder, and grated cheese in a large mixer bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
spread each pita round with a generous amount of the filling. Place on cookie sheets and bake until puffed and bubbling, 5 - 7 minutes. Immediately cut into wedges and serve in a napkin-lined basket.

CHICKEN WITH CREAMY JALAPENO SAUCE

Chicken with Creamy Jalapeno Sauce image

My sister Amy came up with this recipe that makes standard chicken breasts a lot more exciting. My husband and I just love the wonderful sauce. -Molly Cappone, Lewis Center, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings (2 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 medium onions, chopped
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
3 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 cups hot cooked rice

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 389mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...

Check it out »

#30-minutes-or-less #time-to-make #course #preparation #occasion #for-large-groups #appetizers #easy #beginner-cook #dinner-party #holiday-event #new-years #superbowl #mardi-gras-carnival #number-of-servings #3-steps-or-less