Southwest Chicken with Chipotle Cream
Bring bold flavors to your dinner table with this Southwest Chicken with Chipotle Cream, a zesty and creamy dish that's perfect for spice lovers! Juicy, spice-rubbed chicken breasts are pan-seared to golden perfection, then simmered in a rich chipotle cream sauce infused with smoky peppers, tangy lime juice, and fresh cilantro. This quick and easy recipe comes together in just 40 minutes, making it an ideal choice for weeknight meals or casual entertaining. Serve it with fluffy rice, roasted vegetables, or a crisp green salad to soak up every drop of the savory sauce. Packed with southwest-inspired spices and comforting creaminess, this dish is sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, ground cumin, paprika, and garlic powder.
Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of each chicken breast.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
Once the oil is hot, sear the chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pan to deglaze and release any browned bits.
Lower the heat to medium, then stir in the heavy cream and chopped chipotle peppers. Simmer for 3-4 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
Stir in the lime juice and half of the chopped cilantro. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the chipotle cream sauce over the top. Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for another 2-3 minutes to soak up the flavors.
Remove from heat, garnish with the remaining chopped cilantro, and serve warm. Pair with rice, roasted vegetables, or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1875 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 95.0 g | 122% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.6 g | 178% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 712 mg | 237% | |
| Sodium | 3692 mg | 161% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.9 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.5 g | ||
| Protein | 221.3 g | 443% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 146 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 2253 mg | 48% | |
*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.
