Chicken in Creamy Tomatillo Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken in Creamy Tomatillo Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 pound fresh tomatilloshusked, rinsed and quartered; 1/2 cup beer, such as a pale lager; 2 medium canned chipotle chiles, stemmed and seeded; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for brushing; Salt; Four 6-inch corn tortillas; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (1 1/2 pounds); Freshly ground pepper; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 1/4 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded (1 cup)

Servings: persons

3/4 pound fresh tomatilloshusked, rinsed and quartered
1/2 cup beer, such as a pale lager
2 medium canned chipotle chiles, stemmed and seeded
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for brushing
Salt
Four 6-inch corn tortillas
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (1 1/2 pounds)
Freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded (1 cup)

1
Preheat the oven to 200.
2
In a food processor, puree the tomatillos with the beer, chipotles, garlic, vinegar, sugar, oregano, 2 tablespoons of the vegetable oil and 1 teaspoon of salt.
3
Heat a medium skillet.
4
Brush both sides of the tortillas with vegetable oil and cook over moderate heat, 1 at a time, turning once, until crisp, about 3 minutes.
5
Transfer to a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven.
6
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet.
7
Season the chicken with salt and pepper and cook over moderately high heat, turning once, until golden brown on both sides and just cooked through, about 15 minutes.
8
Transfer to a plate.
9
Melt the butter in the large skillet.
10
Add the tomatillo sauce and heavy cream and cook over moderately high heat, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens, about 8 minutes.
11
Season with salt and pepper.
12
Lay a tortilla on each plate.
13
Slice the chicken breasts and arrange on the tortillas.
14
Sprinkle with the mozzarella, spoon the sauce on top and serve.

528

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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.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 pound fresh tomatilloshusked, rinsed and quartered, 1/2 cup beer, such as a pale lager, 2 medium canned chipotle chiles, stemmed and seeded, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Chicken in Creamy Tomatillo 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 Tomatillo Sauce

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