This Chipotle Cream Chicken recipe is a flavorful and creamy dish with a hint of spice. Tender chicken breasts are smothered in a rich chipotle cream sauce, made with a combination of smoky chipotle peppers, cream, and spices. This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, and it pairs well with rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables. With a prep time of just 10 minutes and a cooking time of 25 minutes, this recipe is quick and easy to make, yet full of bold flavors that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
Directions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes, until softened. Add the minced garlic and chipotle peppers, and cook for an additional minute.
- Reduce the heat to low and pour in the heavy cream. Stir in the cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the chipotle cream sauce over the top. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the chicken is heated through and the sauce is hot.
- Serve the chipotle cream chicken over rice or pasta, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro.
