Creamy Chipotle Chicken
This Creamy Chipotle Chicken is a flavorful dish with a kick of heat balanced with rich creaminess, perfect for any night of the week.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Skillet
- Meat Thermometer
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 teaspoons Olive oil Divided
- 4 pieces Boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
- ½ cup Yellow onion Peeled and diced
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced
- 3 pieces Chipotle peppers Minced
- 1 tablespoon Adobo sauce
- ½ cup Low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 ounces Cream cheese
- 3 tablespoons Plain Greek yogurt
- Fresh parsley or cilantro Chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
- Step 2: Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Step 3: In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil, diced onion, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Step 4: Add minced chipotle peppers and adobo sauce, then pour in chicken broth and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Step 5: Reduce heat to low, add cream cheese, and stir until melted. Mix in Greek yogurt.
- Step 6: Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Step 7: Garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro and serve warm over rice, pasta, or with veggies.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in olive oil, garlic, and spices a few hours before cooking. Adjust spiciness by varying chipotle peppers or adobo sauce.