Capo's Chicken Diablo

Elevate your dinner game with Capo's Chicken Diablo, a tantalizing blend of bold, smoky, and spicy flavors that’s sure to impress. This one-skillet wonder features tender, seared chicken breasts simmered to perfection in a rich, chipotle-infused tomato sauce, enhanced with fragrant garlic, onion, and a hint of dark brown sugar for a touch of sweetness. A squeeze of lime juice adds a zesty finish, while the option to garnish with fresh cilantro provides a burst of color and freshness. Perfect served over rice, pasta, or paired with crusty bread to soak up every drop of the flavorful sauce, this dish brings hearty, restaurant-quality dining straight to your table in just 45 minutes. Make Capo's Chicken Diablo your go-to recipe when you’re craving easy yet unforgettable meals with a kick! Keywords: Capo's Chicken Diablo, spicy chicken recipe, chipotle sauce, one-skillet dinner, quick weeknight meal, bold flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves minced garlic
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 pieces chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 2 tablespoons adobo sauce
• 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped (optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Add the minced garlic and chopped onion, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and softened.

Step 4

Finely chop the chipotle peppers and add them to the skillet along with the adobo sauce, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, smoked paprika, ground cumin, and brown sugar. Stir well to combine.

Step 5

Bring the sauce to a simmer and return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon some sauce over the chicken and cover the skillet with a lid.

Step 6

Cook the chicken in the sauce for 15-20 minutes on medium-low heat, or until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

Step 7

Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the lime juice. Adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.

Step 8

Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired, and serve hot over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1657.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1822.9

Total Fat 70.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 591.6mg	0%
Sodium 4948.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 59.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.3g	0%
Total Sugars 35.0g
Protein 226.4g	0%

Vitamin D 7.0IU	0%
Calcium 334.9mg	0%
Iron 12.9mg	0%
Potassium 3303.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.6%

Protein: 51.0%

Carbs: 13.4%