Chicken in Creamy Chipotle Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 Servings
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Calories
509 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Chicken in Creamy Chipotle Sauce
Description
This recipe takes chicken breasts and seasons them before pan-frying to a light golden brown. Onions are gently softened in olive oil and then blended with garlic, chicken bouillon, cream, chicken broth, and chipotle salsa to form a creamy sauce with smoky and spicy notes. The sauce is gently heated and reduced over low heat to prevent curdling of the cream.
The cooked chicken is returned to the sauce to finish cooking and soak up the chipotle-infused cream sauce. The result is a juicy chicken with a luscious, smooth sauce that combines smoky, spicy, and savory flavors with a touch of richness from the cream and broth.
Serve this dish over rice or alongside a fresh salad, complementing the bold flavors of the sauce and tender chicken. Garnish with chopped cilantro for a fresh herbaceous dimension. Adjust the chipotle heat by adding more salsa if a spicier dish is preferred.
You can also shred the cooked chicken to make flavorful tacos with this sauce. Cooking over moderate heat and careful simmering help maintain the texture and consistency of the sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast cut in half lengthwise
- ¼ onion cut into thin slices
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon Knorr Suiza brand
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup chipotle salsa or 2 chipotle peppers in Adobo
- cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Get out and measure your ingredients.
- Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan. Add the onion to the oil and sauté on medium low for 7 minutes till translucent and softened.
- Add the garlic, bouillon, cream, chicken broth and chipotle salsa to a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Push the onions to the side of the pan and add the chicken. Cook the chicken over medium heat, for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. The need to be lightly golden on each side.
- Remove the chicken from the pan. Turn the heat down to medium low. Pour the sauce into the pan and simmer very low for 4 minutes. Watch closely so it doesn’t boil or the cream can curdle.
- Add the chicken breasts back into the sauce and cook for an additional 4 minutes. Turn the chicken over after 2 minutes.
- Serve immediately over rice or with a side salad, sprinkle the cilantro over the chicken when serving, if desired.
- Serve.
- Enjoy every bite!
Notes
- Increase chipotle salsa for extra spiciness according to taste.
- Shredded chicken from this recipe works well for tacos.
- Pair the dish with rice or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 509 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Serving | |
| Calories | 509kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 43g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 195mg | 65% |
| Sodium | 388mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 568mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1425IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 73mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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