Chicken Chipotle
Spice up your dinner table with this bold and creamy Chicken Chipotle recipe, a perfect blend of smoky chipotle peppers, rich adobo sauce, and a luscious cream base. Tender, golden-seared chicken breasts are simmered to perfection in a zesty sauce infused with garlic, lime juice, and fragrant spices like cumin and paprika. This one-skillet wonder is not only packed with flavor but also easy to prepare in just 40 minutes, making it an excellent weeknight dinner option. Serve it over fluffy white rice or with warm tortillas for a satisfying and customizable meal. Garnished with fresh cilantro, this dish brings a taste of smoky, spicy indulgence straight to your plate. Perfect for fans of Mexican-inspired cuisine, Chicken Chipotle is sure to become a new household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 2 pieces chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
- 2 tablespoons adobo sauce from chipotle peppers
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 4 servings cooked white rice or warm tortillas (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, black pepper, cumin, and paprika.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and sear them for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the chopped chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Stir well to combine.
Let the sauce come to a gentle simmer, then return the chicken breasts to the skillet. Cover and cook for 12-15 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Add the lime juice and stir into the sauce. Adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro before serving.
Serve hot with cooked white rice or warm tortillas for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2826 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 136.5 g | 175% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.1 g | 300% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 832 mg | 277% | |
| Sodium | 3976 mg | 173% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 132.3 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.9 g | ||
| Protein | 232.9 g | 466% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 209 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 2512 mg | 53% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
