I’m often asked how I find new recipe inspiration all the time. My answer is always the same, I find inspiration everywhere. Whether it’s in fashion, interiors, lifestyle, or the food space. My inspiration sources are endless. But I will say that my family is often my greatest source of inspiration. They’re always providing me with new ideas, even if they don’t know it. My mom has been going on about the jalapeño cheddar bagel sandwich she ate for lunch while we were in Alaska. I swear, she’s really, really into this bagel. And yes, I agree it sounds great!
After hearing her talk obsessively about this bagel, it got me thinking about how delicious the flavor combination of jalapeño and cheddar really is. Something about that combo is so delicious, and one my family truly loves. I hadn’t done any kind of Mexican food for a minute, and then this concept came to mind. It took me a few tries to get it just right, but wow this chicken is good. It’s not really the prettiest, but I just have to accept that, because the recipe is great!
Let me tell you the details – start with the chicken
You’ll need chicken breasts, cream cheese, cheddar, and lots of fresh jalapeños. Basically, we’re stuffing jalapeño cheddar dip into each chicken breast, then dredging the chicken through a beaten egg, and tossing it in flour to coat. This will give you a cheesy inside and a crisp outside…best of both worlds.
Start cooking the corn
This is Mexican inspired creamed corn. It’s super simple, but the perfect side dish for this spicy chicken. Saute the corn with green onions (or use chives from the garden like I did), chili powder, and cayenne. When the corn is cooked, remove it from the heat. Then toss it with just a couple spoonfuls of mayo (for creaminess), and lots of Mexican cotija cheese. The corn is just a little sweet and spicy. But the cheese adds a nice creamy-salty blend that really balances the flavors perfectly. Now just let the corn hang out while you cook the chicken.
Finish it up
Add the chicken to the pan with a bit of butter and pan-sear it. This allows the chicken to form a nice golden crust on the outside. Once the chicken is crispy, remove it from the heat. Top each piece of chicken with a handful of cheese and plenty of jalapeño slices. Transfer the entire skillet to the oven and broil for a minute. Just until the cheese is melted and crisping around the chicken. Serve the chicken topped with all that delicious creamed corn and fresh cilantro. It’s the perfect recipe to jump into easy summer cooking for these hot August days. And most importantly, this is just really good. The stuffed chicken is perfectly cooked with spicy flavor and cheese on top. The chicken and jalepeños get slightly crispy under the broiler. And then the creamy corn just completes the meal. This is one of those dinners you’ll crave time and time again!
Looking for other simple skillet chicken recipes? Here are a few ideas: 20 Minute Florentine Butter Chicken with Burst Cherry Tomatoes Skillet Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Chicken One Skillet Cheesy Cuban Chicken Rice Bake Skillet Creamy Cajun Chicken Lazone with Herby Corn Lastly, if you make this Jalapeño Cheddar Stuffed Chicken with Creamed Corn, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
