Michelle’s Chipotle Chicken
🕒 Cook Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 35 minutes
🥘 Description:
Inspired by a memorable dish from Trudy’s, a renowned restaurant in Austin, Michelle’s Chipotle Chicken is a tantalizing culinary experience that marries bold flavors with tender chicken breasts. This spicy sensation boasts the irresistible combination of cilantro and avocado, making it a cherished favorite among aficionados of Southwestern and Mexican cuisine.
🍗 Recipe Category: Chicken Breast
🔑 Keywords: Chicken, Poultry, Cheese, Meat, Southwestern U.S., Mexican, < 60 Mins, Stove Top
📝 Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 | boneless skinless chicken breasts |
| 1 | seasoning salt |
| 3 | scallions |
| 1 | olive oil |
| 1 | chipotle chiles in adobo |
| 3 | cream cheese |
| 1/4 | heavy cream |
| 3 | cilantro |
| 1 | avocado |
| 1 | monterey jack cheese |
📊 Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 474.7
- Fat Content: 33.7g
- Saturated Fat Content: 15.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 137.3mg
- Sodium Content: 302.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 6.3g
- Fiber Content: 3.7g
- Sugar Content: 0.8g
- Protein Content: 37.3g
👩🍳 Recipe Instructions:
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Prepare the Sauce: In a saucepan, melt together the cream cheese, heavy cream, chopped cilantro, adobo sauce, and chopped chipotle chiles until well combined and heated through. Once heated, remove the saucepan from the burner and keep the sauce warm.
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Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add chopped scallions and chicken breasts to the pan. Sprinkle seasoned salt over one side of the chicken breasts. Cook the chicken until it is thoroughly cooked through.
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Assemble the Dish: Place each cooked chicken breast on a serving plate. Generously top each piece of chicken with the prepared chipotle cream sauce, ensuring an equal distribution across all servings. Sprinkle shredded monterey jack cheese over the sauce.
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Melt the Cheese: Microwave the plated chicken for approximately 20 seconds or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Garnish and Serve: Once the cheese is melted, remove the plate from the microwave. Top each chicken breast with slices of ripe avocado and garnish with additional cilantro, if desired.
Indulge in the smoky, spicy flavors of Michelle’s Chipotle Chicken, a dish that pays homage to the vibrant culinary traditions of the Southwestern United States and Mexico. Perfect for a cozy dinner at home or for entertaining guests with a memorable meal that will leave taste buds tingling with delight!
