CREAMY MEXICAN CHIPOTLE CHICKEN

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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]

Provided by GabrielPadilla

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

  • Season chicken with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • 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.
  • 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).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.8 calories, Carbohydrate 1.6 g, Cholesterol 140.5 mg, Fat 22.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 32.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 147.5 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

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