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Creamy Chipotle Chicken Breast

Published: Jul 19, 2017 · Updated: Sep 17, 2020 by Mely Martínez

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Say hello to one of your next favorite recipes, Creamy Chipotle Chicken Breast! I am always trying to make new recipes that take less time to make but can still satisfy my Mexican taste buds, and I’m also always wanting to try new things and maybe get out of my comfort zone a little. All this meant that I was very excited when I came up with this new delicious way to prepare chicken breasts using a brand of premium products that I’ve trusted for years.

Creamy Chipotle Chicken Breast

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Creamy Chipotle Chicken Breast, easy and finger licking recipe.

This Creamy Chipotle Chicken Breast recipe is easy to make, just takes a few minutes to be ready, and renders a delicious and beautiful looking meal for the whole family. As a matter of fact, it was a hit with my guys here at home, and it had me licking the frying pan, literally!

Creamy Chipotle Chicken Breast, and easy and quick recipe.

This recipe is more modern than traditional and is fitting for all of you that have a busy life and want to come home and spend less time cooking and more time enjoying the family. It uses one key ingredient that many of you love:  LA MORENA® Chipotle Peppers in Adobo. I have been using peppers from LA MORENA® to make traditional dishes for years, and it was refreshing to know that I could also add new, unique flavors and recipes to my repertoire with those same products.

How to make Creamy Chipotle Chicken Breast

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I'm happy to find my favorite brand of LA MORENA® Pickled Jalapeños peppers and LA MORENA® Chipotle Peppers at my local Fiesta Supermarket.

NOTES:

  • You can use another cut of chicken; the cooking time may vary depending on the cut.
  • The addition of the 2 peppers will be a little too spicy for some, but the cream and milk sauce will make it very tolerable.
  • This sauce can also be used for shrimp, just cook the creamy chipotle sauce first and then add the shrimp to cook for 5-6 minutes in the end.

DIRECTIONS:

Creamy Chipotle Chicken Breast Recipe process
  • Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. (Please check the ingredients list below)
  • Heat oil in a large skillet.
  • Add the chicken breasts and cook for 3 minutes per side, turning once.
Creamy Chipotle Chicken Breast the sauce is very delicious, you can also use it over pasta.
  • While the chicken is cooking, add the heavy cream, milk,  the 2  LA MORENA® Chipotles in Adobo peppers, and powdered chicken bouillon into your blender. Process for a couple of minutes until it has a fine texture.
  • Turn the heat to medium and pour the creamy chipotle mixture into slowly cook. Make sure to watch the heat, as the sauce has to be gently simmering, NOT boiling. Too much heat will affect the cream and it will curdle. Cook for 4 minutes and then add the chicken breasts.
  • Cook for 4 more minutes.
Creamy Chipotle Chicken Breast, simply delicious!

Serve immediately with rice or vegetables and garnish with parsley. Thank you for trying this recipe, it is always fun to rediscover new options of using the ingredients we love like.

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Other recipes using Chipotles: Chipotle Tuna Sandwich & Chipotle Meatballs. I’m very selective with whom I partner up with as I don’t want to overwhelm my readers with products & sponsorships. Therefore, if you see a company or product I’m working with, it’s because they rock! They help this little blog of mine keep producing delish recipes and showing you the things I love.

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Buen Provecho!

Mely,

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Creamy Chipotle Chicken Breast

Creamy Chipotle Chicken Breast

Mely Martínez
Say hello to one of your next favorite recipes, Creamy Chipotle Chicken Breast! I am always trying to make new recipes that take less time to make but can still satisfy my Mexican taste buds, and I’m also always wanting to try new things and maybe get out of my comfort zone a little.
4.86 from 55 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Chicken
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4
Calories 434 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. of Chicken breast cut into 4-oz. serving sizes*
  • 1 teaspoon ground garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
  • 1 cup of heavy cream
  • 1 cup of milk whole
  • 2 Chipotle peppers in Adobo from LA MORENA® Brand
  • 1 Tablespoon of powdered chicken bouillon
  • 2 Parsley sprigs to garnish

I’m happy to find my favorite brand of LA MORENA® Pickled Jalapeños peppers and LA MORENA® Chipotle Peppers at my local Fiesta Supermarket.

    Instructions
     

    • Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
    • Heat oil in a large skillet to medium high.
    • Once the oil is hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for 3 minutes per side, turning once. They have to look lightly golden. Remove the chicken and place on a plate.
    • While the chicken is cooking, add the heavy cream, milk, LA MORENA®Chipotles in Adobo, and powdered chicken bouillon into your blender. Process for a couple of minutes until it has a fine texture.
    • Using a paper towel, clean up any excess oil from the skillet where you cooked the chicken. Turn the heat to medium and pour the creamy chipotle mixture in to slowly cook. Make sure to watch the heat, as the sauce has to be gently simmering, NOT boiling. Too much heat will affect the cream and it will curdle. Cook for 4 minutes and then add the chicken breasts.
    • Cook for 4 more minutes, turning the chicken breasts if needed to have an even cooking.

    Serve immediately with rice or vegetables and garnish with parsley.

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      Notes

      • You can use other cuts of chicken; the cooking time may vary depending on the cut.
      • The addition of the 2 peppers might be a little too spicy for some, but the cream and milk sauce will make it very tolerable.
      • This sauce can also be used for shrimp, just cook the creamy chipotle sauce first and then add the shrimp to cook for 5-6 minutes at the end.

      Nutrition

      Serving: 4OZCalories: 434kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 27gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 559mgSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1135IUVitamin C: 2.5mgCalcium: 113mgIron: 0.6mg
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      1. Drex

        February 20, 2023 at 9:02 pm

        What can I substitute milk with? Sensitivity to cow milk!

        Reply
        • Mely Martínez

          March 17, 2023 at 12:30 pm

          Hello Drex,
          You can use a vegan option, like almond milk or soy milk.

          Reply
      2. Genevieve

        April 21, 2022 at 5:12 pm

        5 stars
        I made this pretty much as written (my bf loves spicy so I added 5 cups of milk/ heavy cream mix to 6 peppers). I also added some cornstarch to thicken it some. Omg…He said this was one of the BEST things I’ve ever made for him and he has been scarfing it down. I asked him what can I make for him next, and he said “you can make that chipotle chicken again, and again, and again. I LOVE it.” Lol! Thank you so much for amazing recipe.

        Reply
      3. Verónica Cervera

        June 03, 2021 at 5:35 pm

        5 stars
        Que delicia esta receta, Mely!

        Reply
      4. Albert

        March 19, 2021 at 7:49 pm

        If you don’t have heavy cream, what do you think about using Philadelphia cream cheese?

        Reply
        • Mely Martínez

          March 20, 2021 at 5:17 pm

          Hello Albert,
          That is a great substitution!

          Reply
          • Sofia Avila

            June 20, 2022 at 1:11 pm

            5 stars
            I made this for dinner last week! It was a big hit even with my kids. I love easy recipes!

      5. Debbie

        February 22, 2021 at 11:37 am

        5 stars
        Mely thank you for another great recipe. I needed a dish for work potluck, so I tripled the sauce and served it over fettuccine with shredded chicken. Topped with chopped cilantro and parmesan cheese. Everyone enjoyed it. Thank you again!

        Reply
        • Mely Martínez

          February 22, 2021 at 12:55 pm

          Hello Debbie,
          That addition of cilantro and cheese sounds delicious for this Creamy Chipotle Chicken Breast. Well done!

          Reply
      6. BRANDY BARNETT

        January 07, 2021 at 6:32 am

        5 stars
        Four out of my six kids thought this was the best dinner ever.

        Reply
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