Spicy and Creamy Chipotle Chicken Recipe

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

1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Serve the chipotle cream chicken over rice or pasta, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro.

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