Creamy Chipotle Chicken
This creamy chipotle chicken is smoky, rich, and packed with bold flavor. Tender chicken breasts simmer in a silky chipotle cream sauce made with chipotle salsa for an easy, weeknight-friendly dinner that’s perfect served over rice or with warm tortillas.
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 509kcal
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts cut in half lengthwise
- ¼ onion cut into thin slices
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon Knorr Suiza chicken bouillon
- 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
- 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.
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Notes
- Cook onions gently: Sauté over medium heat until soft and translucent. Avoid browning, which can overpower the sauce.
- Simmer, don’t boil: Once the cream is added, keep the sauce at a gentle simmer to maintain a smooth, creamy texture and prevent curdling.
- Use even-sized chicken: Similar-sized chicken breasts cook more evenly and stay tender. Trim or lightly pound if needed.
- Give the chicken space: Avoid overcrowding the pan so the chicken can lightly sear instead of steaming.
- Taste and adjust at the end: Chipotle salsas vary in heat and salt, so adjust with a pinch of salt or a splash of broth or cream before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 509kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 195mg | Sodium: 388mg | Potassium: 568mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1425IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 1mg