Chicken In Creamy Chipotle Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken In Creamy Chipotle Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 chicken pieces (bone-in or boneless chicken breasts, thighs or drumsticks); 2 tablespoons butter, melted; salt and black pepper; chili powder, to taste; onion powder, to taste; 2 -3 chipotle chiles in adobo, plus; 1 teaspoon adobo sauce, from the chiles; 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon flour; salt

Servings: persons

4 chicken pieces (bone-in or boneless chicken breasts, thighs or drumsticks)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
salt and black pepper
chili powder, to taste
onion powder, to taste
2 -3 chipotle chiles in adobo, plus
1 teaspoon adobo sauce, from the chiles
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon flour
salt

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2
Place the chicken pieces in a roasting pan. Brush with melted butter, using it all. Season with salt, pepper, chili powder and onion powder to taste. Bake for 15 minutes. Turn chicken over and cover loosely with foil. Bake until chicken is no longer pink in center, about 20 minutes longer.
3
Meanwhile, in a blender, mix the chipotle chiles and adobo, the evaporated milk and the flour. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan. Add the blended mixture and cook over low heat, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil.Season with salt to taste. Remove from heat once the sauce has thickened.
4
Remove chicken from oven and let rest 5 minutes covered with the foil.
5
Place chicken in individual serving plates and spoon sauce to cover. Serve.

269

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 chicken pieces (bone-in or boneless chicken breasts, thighs or drumsticks), 2 tablespoons butter, melted, salt and black pepper, chili powder, to taste, and more.

Yes, Chicken In Creamy Chipotle Sauce 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.

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Chicken In Creamy Chipotle Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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