Creamy Mexican Chipotle Chicken

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]

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 348 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 pounds chicken fillets
• 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

Recipe Instructions

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).