CHEESY CHIPOTLE CHICKEN

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I love to play 'Iron Chef' sometimes with what I have in my fridge and pantry. I came up with this chicken recipe using yummy melty fontina cheese and my favorite ingredient, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce!! I hope you enjoy!

Provided by ChefLee

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 8 chicken thighs, 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 tablespoons light olive oil
1 cup chopped white onion
2 garlic cloves, crushed and chopped
1 (7 1/2 ounce) can chipotle chiles in adobo (use 2 peppers out of the can-chop using food-prep gloves)
1/2 cup honey barbecue sauce
1 cup Fontina cheese, shredded (or cubed)
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Rinse and dry your thighs and place them in a glass baking dish.
  • Heat the oil in a medium skillet on medium heat and saute the onions and garlic until soft (about 3 minutes).
  • Stir in the adobo peppers and saute for 2 more minutes turning the heat down to medium-low.
  • Stir in the BBQ sauce and fontina. Stir and melt the cheese with the sauce (about 4 minutes).
  • Stir in the cream until blended then stir in the lime juice and blend well.
  • Remove skillet from heat and pour sauce over the chicken thighs.
  • Bake for 45 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.
  • Remove chicken from the oven to a serving platter and top with the fresh cilantro then serve!

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