Creamy Chipotle Chicken

Indulge in the smoky, spicy, and ultra-satisfying flavors of Creamy Chipotle Chicken—a weeknight dinner hero that’s rich, flavorful, and ready in just 40 minutes. This recipe features tender, golden-seared chicken breasts smothered in a velvety chipotle cream sauce made with heavy cream, tangy cream cheese, and the bold kick of chipotle peppers in adobo. Balanced with fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro, this dish delivers a mouthwatering combination of smoky heat and refreshing brightness. Perfectly paired with rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables, Creamy Chipotle Chicken brings restaurant-quality flavor to your table with minimal effort. Whether you're craving comfort food or looking to impress at dinner, this one-pan recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 2 pieces Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 4 ounces Cream cheese
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Chop the chipotle peppers and add them to the skillet along with their adobo sauce. Stir well.

Step 5

Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

Step 6

Cut the cream cheese into small cubes and add it to the sauce. Stir until the cream cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.

Step 7

Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the chicken. Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

Step 8

Stir in the lime juice and chopped cilantro, mixing well.

Step 9

Serve the creamy chipotle chicken hot, garnished with additional cilantro if desired. Pair with rice, pasta, or steamed vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1460.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2675.3

Total Fat 173.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 82.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.3g
Cholesterol 926.5mg	0%
Sodium 4132.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 22.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.9g	0%
Total Sugars 7.1g
Protein 227.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 258.7mg	0%
Iron 7.9mg	0%
Potassium 698.4mg	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: 61.0%

Protein: 35.5%

Carbs: 3.5%