Chicken With Chunky Pepper Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken With Chunky Pepper Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16-ounce) package frozen pepper stir-fry, thawed; 2 teaspoons chopped drained canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce; 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; Cooking spray; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream; 1 medium lime, quartered

Servings: persons

1
Place thawed pepper stir-fry and the chipotle chiles in a blender or food processor, and pulse 10 times or until coarsely chopped.
2
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken breast halves between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; pound to 1/4-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add chicken to pan; cook 5 minutes or until browned. Turn chicken; add pepper mixture. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes or until chicken is done. Remove chicken from pan; keep warm. Add lime juice, oil, and salt; cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
3
Spoon 1/4 cup pepper sauce onto each of 4 plates; top each serving with one chicken breast half. Sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon cilantro, and top with 1 tablespoon reduced-fat sour cream. Serve with lime quarters.

245

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16-ounce) package frozen pepper stir-fry, thawed, 2 teaspoons chopped drained canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, Cooking spray, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Chunky Pepper 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 With Chunky Pepper Sauce

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