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Plated pollo en crema de chipotle

pollo en crema de chipotle

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Savor the rich flavors of pollo en crema de chipotle! This creamy chicken dish is easy to make and perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Instructions Notes

Ingredients
  

Protein
  • 2 pounds chicken breast Cut into bite-sized pieces.
Spices
  • 2-3 pieces chipotle peppers in adobo sauce Adjust based on your spice preference.
Dairy
  • 1 cup heavy cream Or a non-dairy substitute.
Vegetables
  • 1 medium onion Finely chopped.
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced.
Others
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil For sautéing.
  • to taste salt and pepper For seasoning.
  • for garnish fresh cilantro To garnish the dish.

Equipment

  • 1 large skillet For sautéing and cooking the chicken.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather all your ingredients: chicken breast, chipotle peppers, heavy cream, onion, garlic, cooking oil, salt, and pepper.
Sauté the Aromatics
  1. In a large skillet, heat cooking oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until soft and fragrant (3-5 minutes).
Cook the Chicken
  1. Add chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides (6-8 minutes).
Add the Chipotle
  1. Chop chipotle peppers and add them with their adobo sauce to the skillet. Stir to coat the chicken.
Create the Creamy Sauce
  1. Pour in heavy cream and stir gently. Allow it to come to a simmer.
Simmer
  1. Let the dish simmer for 15-20 minutes until the sauce thickens and the chicken absorbs the flavors.
Season to Taste
  1. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
Garnish and Serve
  1. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot over rice or with warm tortillas.

Notes

Essential nutrition facts per serving:
Calories Fat Protein Carbs
450 30g 35g 5g