SLOW COOKED CHIPOTLE CHICKEN

Slow Cooked Chipotle Chicken image

Chipotle chile peppers add a delicious smoky and spicy flavor depth to this dish that is both warming and satisfying.

Provided by Mazola

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Mazola®

Time 3h55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed
3 tablespoons Mazola® Corn Oil
1 medium onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
½ cup warm water
1 tablespoon chicken-flavored bouillon powder
1 cup sour cream
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
Salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon Chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

Pat chicken dry using paper towels. Cut chicken breasts into 2 to 3 ounce portions; add to 6-quart slow cooker.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add onions and cook for 5 to 8 minutes until tender and beginning to brown.
Reduce heat and add garlic; cook for 1 minute.
Transfer onion mixture to electric blender or food processor. Add chipotle chilies, water and bouillon powder. Puree until smooth. Pour over chicken in slow cooker; cover.
Cook for 2 to 3 hours on HIGH, stirring once, cooking until chicken is tender and at least 170 degrees F.
Whisk together sour cream and cream cheese until smooth. Stir into chicken mixture. Season with salt and pepper if desired. Continue cooking for 15 to 20 minutes on LOW or until heated through.
Delicious served with rice, black beans, vegetables and warm corn tortillas. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.8 calories, Carbohydrate 4.7 g, Cholesterol 115.8 mg, Fat 24.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 32.4 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 376 mg, Sugar 1.1 g