Creamy Chipotle Chicken
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
305 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Creamy Chipotle Chicken
Description
Creamy Chipotle Chicken features boneless, skinless chicken breasts seared to a golden brown before being simmered in a smooth, chipotle-infused sauce. The sauce combines softened onions and garlic sautéed with minced chipotle peppers and adobo sauce, then blends in chicken broth, cream cheese, and plain Greek yogurt. This mixture creates a creamy and slightly spicy coating that complements the mild chicken. The cooking process involves finishing the chicken breasts in the sauce under a covered skillet to maintain moisture and meld flavors.
The chipotle peppers provide a smoky and moderate heat profile while the cream cheese and yogurt soften the spice and add a velvety texture. The yellow onion and garlic build a savory foundation, enhanced by a touch of salt and pepper on the chicken. Serving this dish with chopped fresh parsley can add a bright herbal note to counterbalance the richness of the sauce.
This meal fits well as a comforting main dish for dinner and pairs well with sides like steamed rice, roasted vegetables, or a simple green salad to provide balance. Its creamy, smoky flavor profile also makes it a good candidate for leftovers, as the sauce keeps the chicken moist when reheated gently.
Ingredients
- 4 teaspoons olive oil divided
- 4 chicken breast boneless skinless
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup yellow onion peeled and diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 chipotle peppers minced
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
- ½ cup chicken broth low-sodium
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 3 tablespoons yogurt plain, Greek
- parsley chopped, for garnish (optional, fresh or cilantro
Instructions
- Heat 2 teaspoons of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Add the chicken to the hot pan and sear for 4 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Transfer the chicken to a plate and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm. (They will finish cooking later.)
- Reduce the heat of the skillet to medium and pour the remaining olive oil into the pan. Add the diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 4-5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and chipotle peppers and saute for another 30 seconds.
- Add adobo sauce, chicken broth, and cream cheese to the skillet and stir until the cheese has melted into the sauce. Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, along with any accumulated juices on the plate. Turn the chicken to coat in the sauce.
- Cover the skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook for 7-9 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. (Cooking time will depend on how thick the chicken breasts are.) I like to spoon some of the sauce over the chicken breasts halfway through the cooking time.
- Once the chicken is cooked (165 degrees F internal temp), turn off the heat and stir in the Greek yogurt. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve warm with extra sauce spooned over the chicken and some parsley or cilantro for garnish.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 305 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 305kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 1297mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 542mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 427IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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