Cheesy Chipotle Chicken Recipe

Name: Cheesy Chipotle Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs; 2 tablespoons light olive oil; 1 cup chopped white onion; 2 garlic cloves, crushed and chopped; 1 (7 1/2 ounce) can chipotle chiles in adobo (use 2 peppers out of the can-chop using food-prep gloves); 1/2 cup honey barbecue sauce; 1 cup Fontina cheese, shredded (or cubed); 1/4 cup heavy cream; 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Servings: persons

1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 tablespoons light olive oil
1 cup chopped white onion
2 garlic cloves, crushed and chopped
1 (7 1/2 ounce) can chipotle chiles in adobo (use 2 peppers out of the can-chop using food-prep gloves)
1/2 cup honey barbecue sauce
1 cup Fontina cheese, shredded (or cubed)
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2
Rinse and dry your thighs and place them in a glass baking dish.
3
Heat the oil in a medium skillet on medium heat and saute the onions and garlic until soft (about 3 minutes).
4
Stir in the adobo peppers and saute for 2 more minutes turning the heat down to medium-low.
5
Stir in the BBQ sauce and fontina. Stir and melt the cheese with the sauce (about 4 minutes).
6
Stir in the cream until blended then stir in the lime juice and blend well.
7
Remove skillet from heat and pour sauce over the chicken thighs.
8
Bake for 45 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.
9
Remove chicken from the oven to a serving platter and top with the fresh cilantro then serve!

625

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, 2 tablespoons light olive oil, 1 cup chopped white onion, 2 garlic cloves, crushed and chopped, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Chipotle Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheesy Chipotle Chicken

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