Slow Cooked Chipotle Chicken

Chipotle chile peppers add a delicious smoky and spicy flavor depth to this dish that is both warming and satisfying.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 3 mins
• Total Time: 28 mins
• Calories: 375 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup sour cream
• ½ cup warm water
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 3 tablespoons Mazola® Corn Oil
• 1 tablespoon chicken-flavored bouillon powder
• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed
• 2 canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pat chicken dry using paper towels. Cut chicken breasts into 2 to 3 ounce portions; add to 6-quart slow cooker.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add onions and cook for 5 to 8 minutes until tender and beginning to brown.

Step 3

Reduce heat and add garlic; cook for 1 minute.

Step 4

Transfer onion mixture to electric blender or food processor.  Add chipotle chilies, water and bouillon powder.  Puree until smooth. Pour over chicken in slow cooker; cover.

Step 5

Cook for 2 to 3 hours on HIGH, stirring once, cooking until chicken is tender and at least 170 degrees F.

Step 6

Whisk together sour cream and cream cheese until smooth. Stir into chicken mixture. Season with salt and pepper if desired. Continue cooking for 15 to 20 minutes on LOW or until heated through.

Step 7

Delicious served with rice, black beans, vegetables and warm corn tortillas. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.