Creamy Mexican Chipotle Chicken

Cinco de Mayo - World Cuisine

It is best to use very small chicken fillets for this classic Mexican dish (pollo al chipotle). The chicken is simmered in a spicy, smoky Mexican sauce made with chipotle peppers and cream. [Recipe originally submitted to Allrecipes.com.mx]

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Creamy Mexican Chipotle Chicken

Ingredients

2 pounds chicken fillets

⅛ teaspoon garlic powder

salt and ground black pepper to taste

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

1 cup heavy whipping cream

Strawberry Basil Margarita

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Season chicken with garlic powder salt and pepper.

Step 2

Heat oil in a skillet over medium to high heat. Saute chicken in the hot pan until browned about 5 to 8 minutes per side.

Step 3

Mash chipotle peppers in a bowl with a fork and mix with cream. Pour over browned chicken and simmer until chicken is fully cooked about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutritional Information

Creamy Mexican Chipotle Chicken

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 347.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 32.3g 65%

Carbohydrates: 1.6g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 0.2g 1%

Sugars: 0.1g

Fat: 22.9g 35%

Saturated Fat: 10.9g 54%

Cholesterol: 140.5mg 47%

Vitamin A Iu: 604.4IU 12%

Niacin Equivalents: 20.2mg 156%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 39%

Vitamin C: 0.2mg

Folate: 5.6mcg 1%

Calcium: 41mg 4%

Iron: 1.1mg 6%

Magnesium: 32.2mg 12%

Potassium: 289.8mg 8%

Sodium: 147.5mg 6%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 8%

Calories From Fat: 206.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.