The spicy, creamy sauce is so good, you’ll want to lick the plate.

Let’s first talk about the real star of the dishthe creamy jalapeno-lime sauce.

Lime juice also elevates the brightness of the jalapeno slices so they’re both hot and citrusy.

Southern Living Creamy Jalapeno Chicken in the skillet to serve

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)boneless, skinless chicken breasts, patted dry

3Tbsp.olive oil, divided

2(2 oz.

onion)

2mediumgarlic cloves, minced (about 1 Tbsp.)

Stir together coriander, cumin, chili powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt in a large bowl.

Southern Living Creamy Jalapeno Chicken ingredients

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Add chicken and toss until evenly coated, pressing to adhere.

Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium until shimmering.

Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to skillet.

Southern Living Creamy Jalapeno Chicken tossing the chicken with the spice rub

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Cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Stir in broth and bring to a boil over high.

Southern Living Creamy Jalapeno Chicken browning the chicken in a skillet

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Reduce heat to medium and cook until liquid reduces slightly, 2 to 3 minutes.

Stir in cream cheese and cilantro into broth mixture until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.

Stir in lime juice and remove from heat.

Southern Living Creamy Jalapeno Lime Chicken cooking the jalapenos and garlic

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Add Cheddar cheese in 2 or 3 batches, stirring until melted and smooth before adding the next batch.

Nestle chicken back into skillet.

Sprinkle with jalapeno slices and cilantro leaves.

Southern Living Creamy Jalapeno Lime Chicken adding the broth to the skillet

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Serve over rice with lime wedges.

Southern Living Creamy Jalapeno chicken adding the chicken back to the sauce

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Southern Living Creamy Jalapeno Chicken on a plate to serve over rice

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