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Pollo en crema served in a decorative Mexican clay plate.
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Pollo en Crema (Creamy Chicken)

For a stress-free weeknight dinner, Pollo en Crema satisfies like nothing else. Tender and juicy chicken combined with a heavenly mushroom sauce. It’s a cozy wholesome meal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4
Calories: 653kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, heat oil.
  • Add salt and pepper to both sides of the chicken.
  • Sear the chicken on both sides.
  • Remove chicken from pan.
  • (Note: Chicken will not be fully cooked).
  • Melt butter in the skillet and add onion.
  • Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Add the mushrooms.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Cook for 4-5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic clove, chicken bouillon, whipping cream, and chipotle.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Return the chicken to the skillet.
  • Turn the heat to low.
  • Cover and cook for 5 minutes more, or until chicken is fully cooked.
  • Serve with rice and veggies.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

You use any cut of chicken to make this recipe. 
Be sure to scrape down the sides of the skillet as you're making the sauce.
Instead of heavy whipping cream or crema mexicana:  you can use sour cream, evaporated milk, or regular milk. 
  • If you use milk, try using cornstarch diluted in water to thicken up the sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 653kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 59g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Cholesterol: 238mg | Sodium: 307mg | Potassium: 554mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1162IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg