Best 7 Chipotle Chicken And Creamy Spinach Recipes

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Welcome to the culinary adventure of mastering the art of cooking a tantalizing dish that will delight your taste buds and elevate your culinary skills. Chipotle chicken and creamy spinach is a harmonious blend of smoky chipotle flavors, juicy chicken, and velvety spinach that comes together to create a delectable symphony of taste. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice, this article will guide you through the culinary journey to achieve a restaurant-worthy dish in the comfort of your own kitchen. Embark on a flavor-infused expedition as we unveil the secrets to crafting this irresistible dish, transforming your kitchen into a haven of aromatic wonders.

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CHIPOTLE CHICKEN WITH CREAMY SPINACH



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Adapted from Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen, by Rick Bayless with Deann Groen Bayless and JeanMarie Brownson.

Provided by Andrea

Categories     Main Course

Time 4h30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 canned chipotle chiles en adobo (finely chopped)
1¼ cups Crema Mexicana or heavy cream or crème fraiche
4 medium-large boneless skinless chicken breast halves (trimmed of fat)
1/4 cup chicken broth
6 cups stemmed spinach (rinsed and patted dry)
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In the small bowl, stir together the chopped chipotles and Crema Mexican. Smear all over the chicken breasts, then cover and refrigerate for several hours.
  • Turn on the broiler and let it get very hot. Lay the chicken breasts in the baking dish, then place about 6 inches under the broiler and cook until good and brown, about 4 to 5 minutes. Turn the chicken over and drizzle the rest of the cream around them, not on top. Set the pan back under the broiler and cook until the chicken is deep golden and no longer feels squishy when pressed, about 4 to 5 minutes. Turn off the oven. Don't forget.
  • Place one chicken breast on each warm plate and keep them warm in the oven while preparing the spinach and sauce. They will only be in the oven for a few minutes, so don't panic.
  • Scrape the broiled cream mixture into the saucepan and add the broth and spinach. Bring to a boil over high heat and stir nearly constantly until the spinach wilts and the cream reduces, about 3 minutes. Taste and season with a little salt.
  • Divide the spinach among the 4 plates and spoon the sauce around the chicken and spinach. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 31 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Cholesterol 174 mg, Sodium 634 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BROILED CHIPOTLE CHICKEN WITH CREAMY SPINACH



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I adopted this recipe after Mean Chef (IHHDRO) left the site. His original comments were, "This is a very simple and delicious broiled chicken breast dish. It is from Rick Bayless. The flavor comes from the use of chipotles and creme fraiche." My original review stated, "Very easy, but wonderfully tasty meal. I used whipping cream, as creme fraiche is not available in my area. I also doubled the sauce and the spinach, as advised by *Shelly*. It was great. My only mistake was to add an extra chipotle to the mix...it was just a little spicy for my tastes, but my hubby had no complaints. There were no leftovers with this dinner." We have since made this many times and always enjoy it.

Provided by Ms B.

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 chipotle chiles in adobo, finely chopped
1 1/4 cups whipping cream (I use creme fraiche) or 1 1/4 cups creme fraiche (I use creme fraiche)
4 medium boneless skinless chicken breast halves, trimmed of all extraneous fat (about 1-1/3 pounds total)
1/4 cup chicken stock
6 cups spinach, stemmed, well rinsed
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Marinating the chicken: Combine the chopped canned chipotles with 2 tablespoons of the cream.
  • Smear over the chicken breasts, cover and refrigerate for several hours, if time permits, for the chilies to season the chicken.
  • Finishing the dish: Lay the chicken breasts in a broiler-proof baking dish just large enough to hold them comfortably.
  • Set 6 inches below a very hot broiler and cook until richly brown, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Turn the breasts over, drizzle the remaining 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons cream around them and set under the broiler.
  • Cook until the chicken is deep golden and no longer squishy feeling when lightly pressed, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Transfer the chicken to 4 warm dinner plates and keep warm in a low oven.
  • Scrape the cream mixture into a medium-large (3- to 4- quart) saucepan and add the broth and the spinach.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat and cook, stirring nearly constantly, until the spinach is wilted and the cream is reduced and thick, about 3 minutes.
  • Taste and season with salt, then spoon around the chicken breasts and serve right away.

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN AND CREAMY SPINACH



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Marinate the chicken hours in advance, and broil it for a few minutes just before you sit down to dinner. Thick cream is cooked in the roasting pan with the chicken before it is added to the spinach.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 to 3 chipotle chiles in adobo, finely chopped (about 2 tablespoons)
1 1/4 cups Thick Cream, whipping cream, or creme fraiche
4 medium-large (about 1 1/3 pounds) skinless and boneless chicken-breast halves
1/4 cup Homemade Chicken Stock, or low-sodium canned
6 cups (about 10 ounces) spinach, stems removed, well rinsed
Coarse salt

Steps:

  • Place the chopped canned chipotles and 2 tablespoons thick cream in a small bowl, and mix to combine.
  • Place the chicken in a large bowl, and pour the chipotle mixture over it, making sure to coat the chicken well. Cover with plastic wrap, and transfer dish to the refrigerator. Marinate the chicken 2 to 3 hours.
  • Heat the broiler. Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish (preferably earthenware) just large enough to accommodate them. Place the baking dish 6 inches away from the broiler, and broil chicken until deep brown in color, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Remove dish from broiler. Turn chicken breasts, and drizzle remaining 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons thick cream around the chicken. Return the dish to the broiler, and broil until chicken is deep golden and no longer squishy when you lightly press it with your finger, 4 to 5 minutes more.
  • Transfer the chicken breasts to a warm platter, and transfer platter to a warm oven.
  • Scrape the cream mixture from the baking dish into a medium-large saucepan. Add the chicken stock and the spinach. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, and cook, stirring constantly, until the spinach has wilted and the cream has reduced and thickened, about 3 minutes. Season mixture with salt, and serve creamy spinach with the broiled chicken.

CRISPY CHICKEN WITH CREAMED SPINACH GRAVY



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This dish is a play on chicken fried steak. Instead of beef, a chicken breast is lightly battered with egg, then fried and smothered with a creamed spinach gravy.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1/4 cup vegetable oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Grated zest of 1 lemon
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Steps:

  • Place a baking sheet on the middle oven rack; preheat to 200˚ F. Place each chicken breast between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet or heavy skillet until 1/4 inch thick. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Put 1 cup flour on a plate. Beat the eggs in shallow bowl. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, then add the vegetable oil. Coat 2 chicken breasts in the flour, then dip in the beaten eggs. Carefully add to the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side (reduce the heat slightly if the chicken is browning too quickly). Remove the chicken to the hot pan in the oven. Repeat with the remaining 2 chicken breasts.
  • Discard the oil and wipe out the skillet. Add the butter and melt over medium-high heat. Whisk in the remaining 1/4 cup flour; cook, whisking, until the mixture is bubbling but not browning, 1 to 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in the milk, then the chicken broth until smooth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until thickened, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the spinach and Parmesan and cook until heated through and well combined, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon zest and nutmeg; season with salt and pepper. Serve over the chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 650, Fat 30 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Cholesterol 237 milligrams, Sodium 577 milligrams, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 51 grams, Sugar 8 grams

CREAMY SPINACH CHICKEN DINNER



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Cleanup is a breeze with this all-in-one supper. To make things even easier, tear the spinach with your hands instead of cutting it. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 cup heavy whipping cream
10 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook and stir chicken and onion in oil for 5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. , Stir in soup and cream. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes. Stir in the spinach, cheese and pepper; cook for 1-2 minutes or until spinach is wilted and cheese is melted. , Drain pasta; add to chicken mixture and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 675 calories, Fat 41g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 180mg cholesterol, Sodium 945mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 44g protein.

CREAMY CHICKEN WITH SPINACH



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This is super-simple chicken dish in a cream sauce with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes. Serve over pasta or rice.

Provided by KKraft

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
¾ cup chicken broth
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 ½ cups chopped fresh spinach
¾ cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until no longer pink in the middle, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • Pour cream and chicken broth into the skillet. Add garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese. Whisk over medium-high heat until sauce starts to thicken, about 5 minutes. Add spinach and sun dried tomatoes and simmer until spinach starts to wilt, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Return chicken to sauce in the skillet and heat through, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 657.6 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 233.5 mg, Fat 48.7 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 45.2 g, SaturatedFat 25.3 g, Sodium 787.3 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

CREAMY CHIPOTLE CHICKEN



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A delicious slow-cooker recipe of creamy chicken with a slight kick, yumm! Serve chicken with rice and spoon some sauce over the top.

Provided by tnahinu

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 6h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
¼ cup melted butter
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
½ cup chicken broth
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cut into cubes
3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
1 tablespoon adobo sauce from chipotle peppers

Steps:

  • Place the chicken breasts into a slow cooker, brush with butter, and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and minced garlic. Pour in the cream of chicken soup and chicken broth, and add the cream cheese, peppers, and adobo sauce. Stir the mixture gently. Cover, set the cooker to Low, and cook for 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494.3 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Cholesterol 159 mg, Fat 38.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 29.2 g, SaturatedFat 21.5 g, Sodium 862 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your dish the best flavor. Look for produce that is brightly colored and free of blemishes.
  • Season your food well: Don't be afraid to use salt and pepper to taste. Seasoning your food properly will help to bring out the flavors of the other ingredients.
  • Cook your chicken thoroughly: Make sure that your chicken is cooked through before you eat it. This will help to prevent foodborne illness.
  • Don't overcook your vegetables: Overcooked vegetables will lose their flavor and nutrients. Cook them until they are tender-crisp.
  • Use a variety of cooking methods: Don't just stick to one cooking method. Try grilling, roasting, sautéing, or baking your food to add variety to your meals.

Conclusion:

The Chipotle Chicken and Creamy Spinach recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the creamy spinach is a delicious and healthy side dish. This recipe is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So, what are you waiting for? Give it a try today!

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