Southwest Chicken With Chipotle Cream Recipe

Name: Southwest Chicken With Chipotle Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs chicken legs with thigh; 3/4 cup milk; 3 canned chipotle chiles; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine; 1 1/2 tablespoons flour; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/4 cup sour cream; 8 ounces queso cheese, grated (monterrey jack ok); minced chipotle chile (to garnish)

Servings: persons

3 lbs chicken legs with thigh
3/4 cup milk
3 canned chipotle chiles
6 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1 1/2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup sour cream
8 ounces queso cheese, grated (monterrey jack ok)
minced chipotle chile (to garnish)

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Place chicken in an ovenproof baking dish, and place in preheated oven, and bake for 25 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, combine milk, canned chipotles, garlic, cumin, onion powder, and salt in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
4
Heat butter and flour in a large skillet and blend until smooth; add heavy cream and sour cream, whisking until smooth.
5
Stir in chipotle puree, and stir constantly until mixture comes to a boil and thickens; remove from heat.
6
After chicken has baked 25 minutes, remove from oven and drain any fat.
7
Pour chipotle cream over chicken and top with grated queso cheese.
8
Replace chicken in oven and bake for about 20 minutes more, or until cheese just starts to brown.
9
Remove from oven and serve with extra sauce spooned over chicken and garnished with minced chipotle chiles, if desired.
10
Goes good with steamed rice (and extra sauce on top).

1029

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

123

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

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.
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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs chicken legs with thigh, 3/4 cup milk, 3 canned chipotle chiles, 6 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Southwest Chicken With Chipotle Cream 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Southwest Chicken With Chipotle Cream

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Variations & substitutions

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