Chicken in Creamy Chipotle Sauce, or Pollo al Chipotle, is a yummy recipe with a rich, thick sauce.
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Not too spicy and always a hit with the family.
Mexican food happens almost every day at my house.
Sometimes, I feel badly for the hubs. He’s first generation German-American, and I often wonder if he craves a dish that I’m not familiar with.
Then again, he doesn’t complain.
He has really embraced my culture, my traditions, even my language.
Yes, my friends, he is learning Spanish.
Not sure if that’s a good thing or a bad thing yet. LOL.
The other day, he almost licked the plate clean when I introduced him to Chicken in Creamy Chipotle Sauce, or Pollo al Chipotle.
I hate making the same ol’ chicken dishes for my family. Don’t you?
Pretty sure the hubs and my redhead are fed up with them too.
On the spur of the moment, I’m great at giving recipe advice.
For some reason, though, I can’t do it for myself.
You have no idea how many times I’m stuck in the kitchen wondering what I should make for dinner.
On my last grocery shopping adventure, I was at Northgate Market just over the Coronado Bridge and saw a can of Chipotle Peppers in Adobo 7oz and was inspired to make Chicken in Creamy Chipotle Sauce, or Pollo al Chipotle.
A dish I always forget, but it’s something new for my hubs to try.
You start this recipe with chicken strips. You know, like the kind for fajitas. Season them with salt and pepper.
Add a little onion and one garlic to the cooking process, but that’s it.
The flavor comes from the creamy chipotle sauce.
By the way, you can use whatever cut of chicken for this Pollo al Chipotle.
I recommend using something without the skin, though.
Skinless thighs, skinless breasts, etc. I’m sure you get my drift.
Just make sure you adjust the cooking time so whatever cut of chicken you choose is cooked thoroughly.
To make the chipotle sauce, you need Mexican-style cream (or crema mexicana).
If you can’t find this, you can use heavy cream. Add milk and 1 chipotle pepper.
If you can handle the heat, add an additional pepper.
Don’t forget the salt. Taste after blending it. Adjust as you see fit.
This is recipe is perfect for those of you who don’t like it too spicy.
The milk brings down the heat level.
Cook the chicken strips. 5-6 minutes.
When they are no longer pink, add the sauce.
Bring to a gentle simmer. 2 minutes. Then turn the heat off.
How easy was that?!!
You just want to warm the sauce.
This Pollo al Chipotle will last 3-4 days in the fridge.
I don’t advise freezing it. The sauce will be too watery.
In a pinch, you can freeze it. It will last up to 4 months in the freezer.
Serve the Chicken in Creamy Chipotle Sauce, or Pollo al Chipotle, with white rice.
The white rice will soak up all that yummy, rich sauce.
Or, serve it next to calabacitas or broccoli. There’s something yummy about creamy sauces and vegetables.
What a great dish to rediscover and a delicious introduction for my husband. Hope you enjoy!
Table of Contents
Chicken in Creamy Chipotle Sauce (Pollo al Chipotle)
Ingredients
- 2 skinless boneless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ onion diced
- 1 garlic finely minced
- 1 7-oz can Chipotle Peppers in Adobo (or less depending on taste)
- 1 cup crema mexicana or heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet
- Add salt and pepper to the chicken strips.
- Add chicken to the pan.
- Cook the chicken for 4 minutes.
- Add onion and garlic.
- Cook for 2 more minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and the onion is translucent.
- Meanwhile, in a blender, add the chipotle peppers, crema mexicana, milk, and salt.
- Blend until smooth.
- Taste for salt.
- Add sauce to the skillet.
- Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Let simmer for 2 minutes.
- Turn heat off.
- Serve with white rice.
- Enjoy!
melissa chapman
This seems like it will be a new favorite way to cook chicken. I will try this on y son who loves chicken.
Maggie U
He will love this recipe!
Debra
Love how easy this comes together!
Maggie U
So glad you enjoyed this. It’s delicious!
Leslie
This cream sauce looks divine!
Maggie U
It is! Hope you try it
Tera
What a perfect weeknight dinner! We loved this!
Maggie U
So glad you enjoyed this Tera!
Amanda Marie Boyle
This looks so amazing! I have a can of peppers I haven’t used and can’t wait to try this.
Maggie U
This recipe is amazing. Hope you try it!
Amy
This was so yummy and was so quick to whip up! Great for a midweek dinner.
Maggie U
So glad you enjoyed it Amy!
Emily
Yum! Thanks for a great chicken recipe with a little spice!!
Maggie U
Glad you enjoyed this recipe. It’s delicious!
Sue L
I love this chicken in chipotle sauce – need to have it again!
Maggie U
So glad you enjoyed it Sue!
Taleen | Just As Tasty
This looks so creamy and delicious! I’ll have to add it to my dinner rotation!
Maggie U
So good right? We love this one too
Alexandra
One of my favourite recipes of yours yet – so delicious!
Maggie U
It’s one of my favorites too! So glad you enjoyed it!
Paul Greene
I made your Pollo Diabla last night, it was AWESOME! Could i use 2 cups of Half n Half with this recipe instead of cream and milk? I have some half n half in my fridge right now.
Maggie Unzueta
YES! I’ve even made the cream sauce using heavy whipping cream, and it’s delicious. So glad you enjoyed it!
Paul Greene
thank you for the response. i will let you know how this chipotle chicken turns out. My family loved your Pollo Diabla i made , GREAT recipe!
Maggie Unzueta
Awesome to hear! Thank you.
Amanda
Loved the camarones al chipotle recipe. Decided to give this one a try, using cream cheese since I dont have heavy whipping cream. Let’s hope this works.
Maggie U
So glad you enjoyed this!
Ankush Sagra
Its Really a Five Star Recipe. Looking forward to some more five star Recipes. Do you have your YouTube channel that I can Subscribe???
Harender
Ahh i love to eating chicken and i definitely try this recipe at my home.
Thanks
Maggie Unzueta
Hope you do. This recipe is a family favorite.
valerie
This sounds so yummy, I love the pics too…nice job!
Valerie
Maggie Unzueta
Thank you. 🙂 Happy eating!
Sheena
That looks delicious. I love how simple the dish is. Cannot wait to try it myself.
Madeline Hall
I struggle with dinner ideas too! This chicken dish though sounds AMAZING. Mexican food is the best…I never tire of it!
Maggie Unzueta
You’re too kind. Thank you. Hope you try this dish. 🙂
cara
This looks so yummy! I can never get enough of Mexican food! 🙂
Maggie Unzueta
I can’t stop making Mexican food. LOL! Thanks for your comment.
Deborah Francisco
This looks super easy and I love anything chipotle! I’ll have to give it a try!
Maggie Unzueta
Chipotle peppers are so good! Hope you give this recipe a try. 🙂
Joan
I love the simplicity of this dish and it looks really delicious, love chipotle peppers. Thank you for the recipe.
Maggie Unzueta
You’re quite welcome. This recipe is a keeper! 🙂