Smoky, spicy and irresistibly creamy—this creamy chipotle chicken is a flavor-packed dish that’s easy enough for a weeknight but impressive enough for guests. Juicy pan-seared chicken simmers in a rich, velvety chipotle sauce with just the right balance of heat and creaminess. Serve it over white rice, top with fresh cilantro and get ready for a meal that’s bold, comforting and downright delicious.
Creamy Chipotle Chicken
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 337 kcal
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1/2 white onion chopped
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 3 chipotle peppers minced
- 1 Tbsp. adobo sauce
- sea salt and pepper to taste
- olive oil
Instructions
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Pat chicken dry, coat with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
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Heat skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil. Sear chicken skin-side down for 3-4 minutes until browned then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Remove from pan.
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Sauté onion with pinch of pepper for 2 minutes. Add garlic and chipotle peppers and cook for 2 more minutes.
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Stir in chicken broth, cream cheese and adobo sauce. Cook until smooth.
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Return chicken to pan and bake uncovered for 8-10 minutes.
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Remove skillet from oven. Strain sauce, discarding solids for smooth creamy finish.
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Serve over white rice with fresh cilantro.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Creamy Chipotle Chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories 337
Calories from Fat 225
% Daily Value*
Fat 25g38%
Saturated Fat 8g40%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 10g
Cholesterol 126mg42%
Sodium 934mg39%
Potassium 297mg8%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 20g40%
Vitamin A 288IU6%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 38mg4%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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