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Creamy Chipotle Chicken

Creamy Chipotle Chicken

The ultimate comfort food, Creamy Chipotle Chicken combines creamy textures with a smoky kick in a delicious weeknight dinner. With easy preparation and bold flavors, this dish is sure to impress. Make it tonight for a meal everyone will love!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

  • 6 pieces chicken breast cutlets
  • 6 tablespoons cream cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 28-ounce can fire roasted diced tomatoes
  • 2 pieces chipotle peppers in adobo
  • 1/4 cup diced yellow onion
  • 4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup sour cream

Equipment

  • 12-inch Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet
  • Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes
  • Chipotle in Adobo Sauce

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Lay out your chicken cutlets and in a small bowl mix together cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and black pepper.
  3. Spread 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture on top of each chicken cutlet.
  4. Gently roll up the cutlets lengthwise and set them aside. If your cutlets will not stay closed feel free to place a few toothpicks just to keep them closed.
  5. In a 12-inch high-sided oven-safe skillet add your olive oil and set over medium-high heat.
  6. When your oil is hot add your chicken cutlets, seam side down, and brown the outside of your chicken cutlets.
  7. You do not need to worry about them being cooked all the way through as they will continue to cook in the next step. Once browned remove from the heat and make your sauce.
  8. In a high-powdered blender add diced tomatoes, chipotle chilies, onion, garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, and sour cream.
  9. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  10. Pour sauce over the browned chicken and add the skillet to the oven.
  11. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes or until the middle of the chicken is 165 degrees F when tested with an instant-read or meat thermometer.

Notes

  • Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat gently in the microwave.
  • Freezing: Yes, you can freeze the cooked chicken and sauce. Just ensure it’s in a freezer-safe container. It should last for about three months.
  • Pairing: This dish pairs beautifully with steamed rice or warm tortillas to soak up the creamy sauce.
  • Garnish: Consider garnishing with fresh cilantro or avocado slices for added flavor and presentation.
  • Adjusting Spice Level: If you prefer milder flavors, reduce the amount of chipotle peppers or use fresh bell peppers instead.
  • Experimenting: Feel free to add other veggies like bell peppers or zucchini for extra nutrition and color.