Creamy Mexican Chipotle Chicken Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cinco de Mayo Recipes. (Creamy Mexican Chipotle Chicken Recipe). 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 Recipe

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

Authentic Mexican Shrimp Cocktail (Coctel de Camarones estilo Mexicano)

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 Recipe

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.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.