Pollo en Crema de Chipotle is a flavorful Mexican dish that's easy to prepare and perfect for a speedy weeknight dinner. This recipe begins by sautéing the chicken until it's golden brown.
Following this, the chicken is simmered briefly into a homemade chipotle-infused sauce. The chipotle chiles work their magic, infusing the sauce with a subtle smokiness and a pleasantly moderate kick.
The best part about this recipe is its adaptability. You can adjust the amount of Chipotle chiles to your liking. If you like it spicier, add more chiles. If you like it milder, add fewer chiles or remove the seeds and ribs from the chiles before adding them to the sauce.
You can add other vegetables to the sauce, such as bell peppers or onions. When it's time to serve, gracefully ladle the Pollo en Crema de Chipotle over a bed of white rice or pasta and complete the dish with a side of homemade corn or flour tortillas for a satisfying and wholesome meal.
How to Make Pollo en Crema de Chipotle
Note: The full instructions are provided in the recipe card below.
Cut the chicken into ½-inch wide strips. Place the strips in a medium bowl and season them with salt, pepper, and granulated garlic. Set the bowl aside.
In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil. Sauté the onion and garlic until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer them to a plate and let them cool.
In the same skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until they are golden brown and cooked through about 8 to 10 minutes. You might need to do this in batches, depending on the size of your pan.
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the chipotle sauce. In a blender or food processor, combine the chipotle peppers, 3 tablespoons of the adobo sauce, half of the milk, cheese, and the cooled sautéed garlic and onion.
Blend the mixture until it reaches a smooth consistency. Stir in the remaining milk to cool down the chicken and prevent curdling. Pour the chipotle sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet.
Place the skillet over low heat, allowing the sauce to simmer gently, about 2 to 3 minutes. Avoid bringing it to a boil, as that could cause curdling. Once the sauce is thoroughly warmed, your creamy chipotle chicken is ready to be enjoyed.
Serve this delightful dish alongside your preferred accompaniments, such as rice, pasta, or an array of colorful vegetables.
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Recipe
Easy Pollo en Crema De Chipotle
Tools
- Knife and cutting board
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Measuring Spoons and Cups
Ingredients
- 2 pounds of chicken tenderloins
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1½ cups sour cream
- 1 cup milk
- ¾ cup cheese
- 1 small onion
- 3 garlic
- 5 to 8 pieces of peppers from a canned Chipotle in adobo sauce plus 3 tablespoons of the adobo sauce
- 1 teaspoon knorr chicken bouillon or kosher salt
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into ½-inch wide strips. Place the strips in a medium bowl and season them with salt, pepper, and granulated garlic. Set the bowl aside. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil. Sauté the onion and garlic until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer them to a plate and let them cool.
- In the same skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until they are golden brown and cooked through about 8 to 10 minutes. You might need to do this in batches, depending on the size of your pan.
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare the chipotle sauce. In a blender or food processor, combine the chipotle peppers, 3 tablespoons of the adobo sauce, half of the milk, cheese, and the cooled sautéed garlic and onion. Blend the mixture until it reaches a smooth consistency. Stir in the remaining milk to cool down the chicken and prevent curdling. Pour the chipotle sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet.
- Place the skillet over low heat, allowing the sauce to simmer gently, about 2 to 3 minutes. Avoid bringing it to a boil, as that could cause curdling. Once the sauce is thoroughly warmed, your creamy chipotle chicken is ready to be enjoyed. Serve this delightful dish alongside your preferred accompaniments, such as rice, pasta, or an array of colorful vegetables.
Notes
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods, and portion sizes per household.