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    Home » Recipes » Chicken in Creamy Chipotle Sauce (or Pollo al Chipotle)

    Chicken in Creamy Chipotle Sauce (or Pollo al Chipotle)

    Last Updated August 22, 2019. Originally Posted July 19, 2017 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Chicken in Creamy Chipotle Sauce, or Pollo al Chipotle, is a yummy recipe with a rich, thick sauce. Not too spicy and always a hit with the family.
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    Chicken in Creamy Chipotle Sauce, or Pollo al Chipotle, is a yummy recipe with a rich, thick sauce.

    Not too spicy and always a hit with the family.

    Jazz up dinner with this recipe! Chicken in Creamy Chipotle Sauce, or Pollo al Chipotle, is a rich and delicious dish that will make you want to lick the plate clean. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    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.

    La Morena Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce

    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.

    Jazz up dinner with this recipe! Chicken in Creamy Chipotle Sauce, or Pollo al Chipotle, is a rich and delicious dish that will make you want to lick the plate clean. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    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.

    Jazz up dinner with this recipe! Chicken in Creamy Chipotle Sauce, or Pollo al Chipotle, is a rich and delicious dish that will make you want to lick the plate clean. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    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.

    Jazz up dinner with this recipe! Chicken in Creamy Chipotle Sauce, or Pollo al Chipotle, is a rich and delicious dish that will make you want to lick the plate clean. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    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.

    Jazz up dinner with this recipe! Chicken in Creamy Chipotle Sauce, or Pollo al Chipotle, is a rich and delicious dish that will make you want to lick the plate clean. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    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!

    Jazz up dinner with this recipe! Chicken in Creamy Chipotle Sauce, or Pollo al Chipotle, is a rich and delicious dish that will make you want to lick the plate clean. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Chicken in Creamy Chipotle Sauce (Pollo al Chipotle)

    Chicken in Creamy Chipotle Sauce, or Pollo al Chipotle, is a yummy recipe with a rich, thick sauce. Not too spicy and always a hit with the family.
    4.92 from 25 votes
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    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 563kcal
    Author: Maggie Unzueta

    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 tsp 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!

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    Notes

    Use less chipotle peppers for a not-so-spicy sauce. For a spicier sauce, add more chipotle. 
    Also, you can use whatever cut of chicken you like. 
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 563kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 179mg | Sodium: 1415mg | Potassium: 620mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 941IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 275mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Filed Under: Chicken, Mexican, Recipes

    About Maggie Unzueta

    Maggie Unzueta is the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer, videographer, and creator of In Mama Maggie's Kitchen. She has been developing easy and authentic Mexican food, Mexican-inspired recipes, and traveling tips since 2010. From family recipes to her extensive travels throughout Mexico, she brings traditional Mexican flavors from South of the Border and into your kitchen. Maggie has been featured in notable culinary websites and other media outlets. For more details, check out her About page.

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Amanda Marie Boyle

      September 22, 2020 at 5:42 am

      5 stars
      This looks so amazing! I have a can of peppers I haven’t used and can’t wait to try this.

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        September 22, 2020 at 12:02 pm

        This recipe is amazing. Hope you try it!

        Reply
    2. Tera

      September 22, 2020 at 11:45 am

      5 stars
      What a perfect weeknight dinner! We loved this!

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        September 22, 2020 at 11:57 am

        So glad you enjoyed this Tera!

        Reply
    3. Leslie

      September 22, 2020 at 12:48 pm

      5 stars
      This cream sauce looks divine!

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        September 23, 2020 at 5:44 pm

        It is! Hope you try it

        Reply
    4. Debra

      September 28, 2020 at 5:43 pm

      5 stars
      Love how easy this comes together!

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        September 30, 2020 at 2:03 pm

        So glad you enjoyed this. It’s delicious!

        Reply
    5. melissa chapman

      March 8, 2021 at 2:37 pm

      5 stars
      This seems like it will be a new favorite way to cook chicken. I will try this on y son who loves chicken.

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        March 9, 2021 at 1:52 pm

        He will love this recipe!

        Reply
    6. Amber Myers

      March 8, 2021 at 2:54 pm

      Sweet, I am sure I will love this cream sauce. I’ll be trying this for dinner one evening for sure.

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        March 9, 2021 at 1:52 pm

        So glad you enjoyed this!

        Reply
    7. Tara Pittman

      March 8, 2021 at 3:41 pm

      My husband would love this for dinner. I need to make this for him.

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        March 9, 2021 at 1:52 pm

        Perfect for dinner! Hope you try it

        Reply
    8. Heather

      March 8, 2021 at 4:14 pm

      This sounds so good. Can’t wait to make it for my family.

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        March 9, 2021 at 1:51 pm

        It’s delicious. Hope you try it!

        Reply
    9. Tasheena

      March 8, 2021 at 7:17 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe looks really flavorful, looking forward to trying this recipe.

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        March 9, 2021 at 1:51 pm

        Flavorful and delicious!

        Reply
    10. Anosa

      March 8, 2021 at 10:58 pm

      5 stars
      The looks absolutely delicious I am actually salivating just looking at this creamy chicken.

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        March 9, 2021 at 1:51 pm

        Hope you try it! It’s fantastic

        Reply
    11. Nikki Wayne

      March 9, 2021 at 4:04 am

      5 stars
      No wonder he could lick the plate clean. It looks so yummy even I, won’t waste a single drop of its sauce

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        March 9, 2021 at 1:50 pm

        So good right? We love this one too

        Reply
    12. BRIANNA S

      March 9, 2021 at 6:01 am

      This looks great! I’m going to add it to my meal plan for next week!

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        March 9, 2021 at 1:50 pm

        Thanks! Hope you try it

        Reply
    13. Melissa Dixon

      March 9, 2021 at 6:02 am

      Yum. That looks so good. I bet the whole family would like this one, I need to try to make it.

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        March 9, 2021 at 1:50 pm

        It’s a really yummy dish, hope you try it!

        Reply
    14. Lynndee

      March 9, 2021 at 7:12 am

      We love chicken but I haven’t tried preparing it this way before. Going to save your recipe. Looks good!

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        March 9, 2021 at 1:49 pm

        It’s really yummy. Hope you try it!

        Reply
    15. Rose Ann Sales

      March 9, 2021 at 7:24 am

      5 stars
      If I tried cooking this for my family I bet they’ll request for it during the holidays. Yum.

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        March 9, 2021 at 1:49 pm

        So yummy! Glad you liked it

        Reply
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