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Chipotle Chicken Skillet
This creamy Chipotle Chicken Skillet is exactly what you need for a delicious and appetizing meal! Ready in under 30 minutes, you will love the comforting flavors of citrus, tender chicken breasts, and chipotle chile pepper cooked in a smooth cream cheese sauce.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 319 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American , Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast boneless; skinless
- kosher salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 3 shallots finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce; finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro finely chopped; more for garnishment
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper and cook it for 6-8 minutes per side, or until brown and no longer pink in the center. Set aside.
- To the same preheated skillet, add the shallots and garlic. Saute for 3-4 minutes, or until the onion has softened.
- Pour the chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the skillet to deglaze. Let it simmer for 4-6 minutes, or until reduced by half.
- Stir in the cream cheese and chipotle pepper. Whisk well to obtain a creamy sauce.
- Return the chicken to the pan and cook for 4-6 minutes more, or until the sauce is bubbly and the chicken is heated through.
- Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
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Notes
- Be sure to cook the chicken to at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
- For a juicier option, substitute the chicken breasts for thighs
- Serve this chipotle chicken skillet over cauliflower rice or pasta.
- For a dairy-free option, use dairy-free cream cheese
Nutrition Information
Calories
319kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
104mg
(35%)
Sodium
244mg
(10%)
Potassium
579mg
(17%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
422IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
46mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 319
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 319kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 104mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 244mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 579mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 422IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.