Southwest Chicken with Chipotle Cream
Description:
Indulge in the zesty flavors of the Southwest with this tantalizing Southwest Chicken with Chipotle Cream recipe. Bursting with Tex-Mex goodness, this dish features succulent chicken breasts smothered in a creamy chipotle sauce, topped with gooey queso cheese, and baked to perfection. It’s a delightful combination of spicy, creamy, and cheesy flavors that will surely tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more!
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories per serving: 1068.2
Nutritional Information per Serving:
- Calories: 1068.2
- Fat Content: 76.7g
- Saturated Fat Content: 33.6g
- Cholesterol Content: 388.9mg
- Sodium Content: 1208.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 15.2g
- Fiber Content: 0.8g
- Sugar Content: 2.4g
- Protein Content: 76.7g
Ingredients:
- 3 chicken breasts
- 3/4 cup milk
- 3 canned chipotle chiles
- 6 cloves garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 8 ounces queso cheese, grated
- Additional minced chipotle chiles for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). |
| 2 | Place chicken breasts in an ovenproof baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. |
| 3 | While the chicken is baking, prepare the chipotle cream sauce. In a blender or food processor, combine milk, canned chipotles, garlic, ground cumin, onion powder, and salt. Blend until smooth. |
| 4 | In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add all-purpose flour and cook, stirring constantly, until smooth and bubbly. |
| 5 | Gradually add heavy cream and sour cream to the skillet, whisking continuously until the mixture is smooth and thickened. |
| 6 | Stir in the chipotle puree and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil and thickens further. Remove from heat. |
| 7 | Once the chicken has baked for 25 minutes, remove it from the oven and drain any excess fat. |
| 8 | Pour the prepared chipotle cream sauce over the chicken in the baking dish. |
| 9 | Sprinkle the grated queso cheese evenly over the top of the chicken and sauce. |
| 10 | Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and just begins to brown. |
| 11 | Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. |
| 12 | Serve the Southwest Chicken with Chipotle Cream hot, spooning extra sauce over each portion. Garnish with minced chipotle chiles if desired. |
| 13 | Enjoy your flavorful creation with steamed rice and extra sauce on top for a complete and satisfying meal! |
Keywords:
Poultry, Cheese, Meat, Tex Mex, Southwestern U.S., Very Low Carbs, Winter, Spicy, < 60 Mins, Oven, Small Appliance, Easy, Inexpensive
Unleash the bold flavors of the Southwest with this delectable Southwest Chicken with Chipotle Cream recipe. Perfect for a cozy dinner at home or entertaining guests, this dish is sure to impress with its rich and creamy chipotle sauce and tender chicken. Give it a try today and treat your taste buds to an unforgettable culinary experience! πΆπ§π
