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7 Recipes Using Canned Chipotle Peppers

Published: Mar 4, 2018 · Updated: Jun 17, 2019 by Mely Martínez

Canned Chipotle Peppers

Canned chipotle peppers in adobo are a common staple in Mexican pantries, as we like to have them handy in case we’re making a dish that calls for chipotle peppers. They add a touch of spice and a rich, smoky flavor to many meals. However, there are some people that buy a can of peppers and use it for one or two recipes and then store the remainder in the fridge for ages, often forgetting that they have them there (the good thing is that they last for months).

7 Easy & Delicious Recipes to Make Using

7 recipes using canned chipotle in adobo peppers | Mexican recipes

In order to give you some ideas for using those peppers you may have to lying around, I’ve made a small collection of easy recipes with canned chipotle peppers in adobo. I say “easy” because I do have some more recipes that use chipotle peppers, but they take a little more time to prepare than the ones here.

I will be including the links to the recipes in case you are interested in cooking them. Some of them are very well liked in Mexico, like the Smoked Pork Chops in Chipotle Sauce.

Chipotle peppers are jalapeño peppers that have been dried and smoked. Jalapeños that are going to be used to make chipotle peppers are harvested when they are very ripe and red in color. The ones that you buy in a can come from a factory that uses ovens to dry the peppers, but there are still a few farmers that dry and smoke the peppers using special woods and ancient techniques to achieve the classic texture and flavor of chipotle peppers. Unfortunately, every day there are fewer people interested in continuing these traditional techniques, and newer generations are not too involved in it.

7 Recipes using canned Chipotle Peppers

Technically, chipotle peppers are dry, but most people buy them in a can where they come already pickled and with an adobo sauce that includes herbs and spices.

And now, let’s go to the list of 7 easy recipes using canned chipotle peppers in adobo. If you have more recipe ideas using chipotles, please send me an email to let me know, I would love to learn how you use them!

  1. CHICKEN BREAST IN CREAMY CHIPOTLE SAUCE
Canned Chipotle recipes | Easy Mexican recipe

While this dish uses chipotle peppers in adobo, which have their own unique heat, the use of heavy cream reduces their spiciness, and makes for a creamy, smoky dish that the kids will love! Of course, if you want to make it spicier, just add some more peppers. GET THE RECIPE >>

  1. CHIPOTLE TUNA SANDWICH
Chipotle Tuna Sandwich canned chipotles in adobo

This recipe is my husband’s easiest way to make dinner. Just open a can of tuna, grab the chipotles, mix them with a few extra ingredients, and dinner is ready! Usually, this sandwich is not served warm, but at home, we sometimes place it on the griddle to give the bread some texture and crunch. You can serve it year-round, and it’s great for your work lunch or for summer picnics. GET THE RECIPE >>

  1. CHIPOTLE AND GROUND BEEF PASTA
Pasta with canned chipotle peppers in adobo recipe


This is one of those dishes where all the ingredients come together to create a perfect meal. The recipe is for 8 servings, ideal for a large family or a family gathering. You can serve half today, and keep the leftovers in the fridge to use throughout the week. GET THE RECIPE >>

  1. CHIPOTLE MEATBALLS
Meatball with canned chipotle in adobo recipe

Ok, I have to admit that this one is not that easy since it takes some time to prepare and cook, but believe me, it is worth your time! These meatballs are usually served with rice, but you can also serve them over your favorite pasta. It is indeed a mouth-watering dish and a favorite in many Mexican homes. If you want, you can make a double batch and freeze some to enjoy later on! GET THE RECIPE >>

  1. CHIPOTLE TUNA TOSTADAS (TUNA TINGA)
canned chipotle peppers in adobo tuna tostadas

You will only spend about five minutes prepping all the ingredients for this recipe and quickly be whipping up these tasty Chipotle Tuna Tostadas. If you don’t like canned tuna, you can use leftover rotisserie chicken instead. Enjoy your tostadas! GET THE RECIPE >>

  1. CHIPOTLE SHRIMP – DEVILED SHRIMP
canned chipotle peppers in adobo with shrimp

If you love shrimp and spicy foods, this is a must try the recipe for you! The flavors of the smoky chipotle and fresh shrimp when cooked together are incredible. This is a very famous dish served at Mexican seafood restaurants in Mexico. Some cooks use other hot peppers like Arbol or Puya peppers, but canned chipotles are the most used when cooked at home. They are popularly called “Camarones a la Diabla”, (“Deviled Shrimp”) since people like them very spicy. GET THE RECIPE>>

  1. CREAMY CHIPOTLE DIP
Creamy chipotle using canned chipotles in adobo

This simple Creamy Chipotle Dip is super easy to make. You can serve it with vegetables, cooked shrimp, chicken wings, or crispy tacos to add an extra kick of flavor to them. GET THE RECIPE >>

Other recipes using canned Chipotle peppers are: Chipotle Chilaquiles, Sweet Corn Tamales with Pork and Chipotle Sauce, and Shrimp Soup.

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  1. Michelle

    March 14, 2018 at 8:27 pm

    Hola ! If I where to buy canned or bottled Mole , which would be the best brand and anything I can do to make it more homey . I Love Mole poblano with the hint of chocolate but living in NY is hard to find a restaurant that makes it very authentic. Thanks for all the Recipes . I love Mexican cooking and traditions .

    Reply
    • mmartinez

      March 16, 2018 at 9:30 am

      Hello Michelle,
      I sent you an email. Please let me know if you get it.

      Reply
  2. Yolita

    March 09, 2018 at 5:31 pm

    Your cooking recipes remind me of my mom's cooking. I was born in Veracruz and so many of your recipes are traditional dishes or well known dishes from my home state. Thank you for sharing them. This might be a bit odd to mention ,but I've been doing your recipes for years. I married at 15 and had no idea how to cook. I moved out of my parents home and was so lost when it came to cooking. Then I found your blog and I fell in love with cooking. I'm now the best cook in my family and I always tell my family about your blog. Thank you mely😊

    Reply
    • mmartinez

      March 09, 2018 at 6:20 pm

      Hello Yolita,
      Thank you for taking the time to write. My mother is from Veracruz, and I had lived there several times during my life. Love the homemade meals of the region.
      Happy cooking and thank you for sharing Mexico in my kitchen.

      Reply
  3. Nola

    March 05, 2018 at 4:12 pm

    I ALWAYS have leftover chipotle in Adobo in the fridge, so I really enjoyed this post.
    Tomorrow I'm trying the pasta recipe since I'd planned on serving spaghetti anyway.
    The dip sounds delish, as does the tuna sandwich, too.

    Reply
  4. Mimi

    March 05, 2018 at 9:46 am

    I love this post because I have never personally had any leftover chipotle in my fridge! I love the chipotles as well as that wonderful adobo sauce. Great recipe ideas.

    Reply
    • mmartinez

      March 05, 2018 at 10:56 am

      Hello Mimi,
      Those chipotles are addictive! Thank you for stopping by.
      Happy cooking!

      Reply
  5. Anabel

    March 04, 2018 at 9:59 pm

    The shrimp with chiles chiplotle it's not coming out.

    Reply
    • mmartinez

      March 05, 2018 at 10:55 am

      Hello Anabel,
      Thank you for letting me know. I double check some other of the links to make sure all of them are working properly.
      Again, thank you!

      Happy cooking & Provecho!

      Reply

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