Season and Sear the Chicken
Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika on both sides.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for approximately 5–6 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Sauté Jalapeños and Garlic
In the same skillet, add the butter. Once melted, add the sliced jalapeños and minced garlic. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until the jalapeños soften and the garlic becomes fragrant.
Prepare the Creamy Sauce
Pour in the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and continue to cook until the cheese has melted and the sauce has slightly thickened.
Add the fresh lime juice to the sauce, stirring to combine.
Combine and Serve
Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the creamy jalapeño sauce over the top. Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for an additional 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Serve the jalapeño chicken hot, garnished with additional sliced jalapeños or chopped cilantro if desired.
