A store-bought
rotisserie chicken can be a weeknight life-saver. They’re perfectly cooked, often well priced, and have unlimited potential. If you’re looking for ways to jazz up this dinner staple and get your family excited about mealtime, look no further than this chicken skillet recipe. With all the flavors of the beloved bar appetizer, it can take a boring roasted bird to new levels of deliciousness.
What type of pan should I use?
All you need is a skillet that can be transferred to the oven. A cast-iron skillet is ideal, as it also looks nice when serving and holds heat well. If you don’t have an oven-safe skillet, you could also transfer the mixture to a baking dish before you top it with the cheese and chicken breast.
Is it super-spicy?
Well, that’s up to you! The recipe calls for you to seed your jalapeños before chopping them. This is because the majority of the heat lives within the seeds and ribs of a jalapeño. If you remove these, you get the flavor without the burn. But if you love some spice, then leave some of the seeds and ribs in. It’s also worth noting that not all jalapeños are going to have the same heat level. Sometimes you get one that’s extra fiery, then one that’s got virtually no kick at all. You can slice a little of your pepper and give it a taste to determine how hot you want to take this dish.
What could I serve with this?
If you’re trying to avoid carbs, this is a great low-carb, high-protein dinner. But to round it out a bit, you could serve this with a grain like cooked rice and some steamed broccoli or cauliflower on the side. It would even be amazing as a large-format dip with tortilla chips on the side!
Did you try making this? Let us know how it went in the comments!
A store-bought
rotisserie chicken can be a weeknight life-saver. They’re perfectly cooked, often well priced, and have unlimited potential. If you’re looking for ways to jazz up this dinner staple and get your family excited about mealtime, look no further than this chicken skillet recipe. With all the flavors of the beloved bar appetizer, it can take a boring roasted bird to new levels of deliciousness.
What type of pan should I use?
All you need is a skillet that can be transferred to the oven. A cast-iron skillet is ideal, as it also looks nice when serving and holds heat well. If you don’t have an oven-safe skillet, you could also transfer the mixture to a baking dish before you top it with the cheese and chicken breast.
Is it super-spicy?
Well, that’s up to you! The recipe calls for you to seed your jalapeños before chopping them. This is because the majority of the heat lives within the seeds and ribs of a jalapeño. If you remove these, you get the flavor without the burn. But if you love some spice, then leave some of the seeds and ribs in. It’s also worth noting that not all jalapeños are going to have the same heat level. Sometimes you get one that’s extra fiery, then one that’s got virtually no kick at all. You can slice a little of your pepper and give it a taste to determine how hot you want to take this dish.
What could I serve with this?
If you’re trying to avoid carbs, this is a great low-carb, high-protein dinner. But to round it out a bit, you could serve this with a grain like cooked rice and some steamed broccoli or cauliflower on the side. It would even be amazing as a large-format dip with tortilla chips on the side!
Did you try making this? Let us know how it went in the comments!
- Yields:
-
4 – 6
serving(s)
- Prep Time:
- 10 mins
- Total Time:
- 45 mins
- Cal/Serv:
- 1090
Directions
-
- Step 1
Preheat oven to 400°. Remove breast from rotisserie chicken; set aside. Shred remaining meat, reserving skin and bones to make homemade stock, if desired.
- Step 2In a medium heatproof skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon, stirring occasionally, until crispy, 6 to 8 minutes. Add jalapeños and garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute; season with salt. Stir in cream cheese and let melt. Stir in shredded chicken and cream.
- Step 3Top skillet with cheddar. Slice chicken breasts against the grain into 1/2″ slices and fan over top.
- Step 4Bake chicken mixture until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbling, 15 to 20 minutes. Top with sliced jalapeños and cilantro.
- Step 1
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