Best 8 Creamy Chipotle Chicken Skillet Dinner Recipes

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Are you looking for a flavor-packed weeknight meal that's quick and easy to make? Look no further than the creamy chipotle chicken skillet dinner! This tasty skillet dish combines tender chicken, creamy sauce, and zesty chipotle peppers for an explosive combination of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CREAMY CHIPOTLE SKILLET CHICKEN THIGHS



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Smoky chipotle is the star of this one-skillet chicken thigh recipe. Great for weeknight dinners, this can be on the table in under 30 minutes. Serve with tortillas or over rice or low-carb cauliflower rice with a simple cabbage slaw.

Provided by Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD

Categories     Healthy Chicken Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons canola oil or avocado oil, divided
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed
½ teaspoon salt, divided
1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
½ cup unsalted chicken broth
½ cup chipotle salsa (see Tip)
¼ cup reduced-fat sour cream
Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, flipping once, until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  • Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and onion to the pan. Cook, stirring often, until the onion is lightly browned and starting to soften, about 2 minutes. Add broth and cook, scraping up any browned bits, for 1 minute.
  • Whisk salsa, sour cream and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Add the mixture to the pan, along with the chicken and any accumulated juices. Reduce heat to medium, cover and cook, flipping the chicken occasionally, until it is cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly, 5 to 7 minutes more. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.8 calories, Carbohydrate 5.4 g, Cholesterol 82.6 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 474.1 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

CREAMY SKILLET CHICKEN



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One humble skillet has four jobs in this easy weeknight meal: it sears, sautes, simmers and steams. The cleanup is so minimal, your dishwasher will be out of work!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Four 6-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
One 8-ounce container sliced mushrooms
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 ounces cream cheese, cut into chunks
1 cup half-and-half
One 10-ounce package of baby spinach (about 8 cups)
Warm egg noodles, for serving

Steps:

  • Whisk together the flour, 1 tablespoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a pie plate or shallow dish. Coat both sides of the chicken breasts in the flour. Shake off any excess and set aside.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook, undisturbed, until deeply golden, about 3 minutes. Turn the chicken and cook, undisturbed, until the other side is deeply golden brown, about 3 minutes. Remove the chicken to a plate. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to brown and release their liquid, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until the garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the cream cheese and stir until melted. Then pour in the half-and-half. Use a wooden spoon to scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Add the chicken back to the skillet, cover and cook, turning about halfway through, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken reaches 165 degrees F, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a serving platter filled with warm egg noodles. Add the spinach to the skillet, cover and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes. Stir to combine and season with salt and pepper. Pour the creamy spinach sauce over the chicken and noodles.

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

SKILLET CHIPOTLE CHICKEN ENCHILADA BAKE



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The super easy Skillet Chipotle Chicken Enchilada Bake is the perfect way to get dinner on the table on a busy weeknight!

Provided by Gaby Dalkin

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 chicken breasts, cut in half
1/2 can from 1 (28 oz) Old El Paso™ Mild Green Chile Enchilada Sauce
1 small jar green chiles
2 chipotles in adobo, chopped
2 to 3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
6 6-inch corn tortillas
1 cup black beans
1 cup fresh corn, removed from the cob
scallions and cilantro to garnish

Steps:

  • Combine the chicken, enchilada sauce, green chiles and chipotle peppers in a heavy bottom pot over medium heat, stir everything to combine, and cook for 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken, and using 2 forks, shred the chicken. Reserve all of the sauce.
  • Preheat the oven to 375° F.
  • In a medium sized skillet, layer the ingredient, starting with a layer of sauce followed by 3 tortillas, 1/2 of the chicken, 1/2 of the black beans, 1/2 of the corn, 1/2 of the cheese. Repeat for the second layer with the remaining sauce, tortillas, chicken, black beans, corn and cheese.
  • Bake for 20 to 30 minutes uncovered, until bubbly and cheese has melted and started to brown on top. Top with scallions and cilantro to serve. Cut into wedges as needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 5 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 820 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

CHIPOTLE CREAM CHICKEN



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My picky boyfriend always eats seconds of this. It's like enchiladas without the tortillas. Serve over rice -- we like to serve with yellow rice or Mexican rice. You will want something to soak up all the delicious sauce.

Provided by KNBUCHANAN

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite-size pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup diced onion
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
1 tablespoon butter
¾ cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
½ cup sour cream
¼ cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Place the flour, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper into a large plastic bag. Close the bag and shake a few times to mix the seasonings, and drop in the chicken pieces, a few at a time. Shake the bag to coat the chicken with seasoned flour.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir the onion and green pepper in the oil until the onion is translucent, about 6 minutes. Stir in butter, and allow to melt. Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet, and cook and stir until the chicken pieces are browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.
  • Increase heat to medium-high, and pour in chicken broth; stir in the chipotle peppers with adobo sauce. Bring to a boil, and reduce the chicken broth by half, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in the sour cream to make a smooth sauce, and sprinkle with cilantro to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.2 calories, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 86.9 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 29.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 456 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

CREAMY CHIPOTLE CHICKEN SKILLET DINNER



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A weeknight single-skillet dinner that packs a huge amount of flavor and just the right smoky heat. My family is lactose-intolerant and we adhere to a low fodmap diet. The small amount of garlic in the adobo works for us, but your mileage may vary. You can tone down the heat by serving this dish with a side of yellow rice or kick it up by adding in cayenne. Adding in the optional chipotle chilies approximately doubles the heat of the recipe.

Provided by Kayletta

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
1 small onion, diced
¼ cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons adobo sauce from chipotle peppers
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried sage
½ tablespoon ground cumin
½ tablespoon ground paprika
1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added black beans, drained
1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 large bell pepper, diced
1 cup chicken stock
2 peppers chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, drained and diced
1 cup fat-free half-and-half
4 ounces crumbled cotija cheese

Steps:

  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Mix together olive oil and garlic powder in a small bowl and drizzle into the hot skillet. Add diced chicken; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Add onion, cilantro, and adobo sauce, then immediately add oregano, sage, cumin, and paprika. Stir and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add beans, mushrooms, asparagus, and bell pepper; stir. Add chicken stock; bring to a simmer and cook until liquid is mostly gone, 10 to 15 minutes. Add chipotle peppers, pour in half-and-half, and return to a simmer. Add cotija cheese and gently stir until cheese melts, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.5 calories, Carbohydrate 17.9 g, Cholesterol 65.6 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 27.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 445.8 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN SKILLET



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A tasty spin on chicken and noodles, with less than 5 ingredients! Chicken, smoky Petite Diced Tomatoes with Chipotle along with egg noodles. Try it Midwestern style over mashed potatoes...you'll thank us later!

Provided by Red Gold

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     RED GOLD®, Inc.

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 prepared chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes, purchase prepared or cook your own
1 (14.5 ounce) can RED GOLD® Petite Diced Tomatoes with Chipotle
1 cup water
1 (6 ounce) package egg noodles

Steps:

  • In an electric skillet combine the chicken, diced tomatoes and water. Heat to boiling and reduce heat to simmer and cook for 20 minutes.
  • Stir in the egg noodles and cook an additional 20 minutes or until noodles are tender and mixture has thickened. Serve immediately. Option: Serve over rice or mashed potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 43.4 mg, Fat 2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 11.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 243.9 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

CREAMY CHIPOTLE CHICKEN LETTUCE CUPS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: chicken breast, coconut oil, milk, onion, garlic, cumin, dried oregano, canned chipotle pepper, salt, butter lettuce, pico de gallo

Provided by Joey Firoben

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 oz chicken breast
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 cup milk
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 can canned chipotle pepper, minced
½ teaspoon salt
6 leaves butter lettuce
pico de gallo, or salsa

Steps:

  • Heat the coconut oil in a large nonstick skillet. Toss in the diced onion and salt and sauté for about 5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle in the ground dried oregano and cumin.
  • Add the minced chipotle and garlic and sauté until the garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Pour in the milk and stir the mixture to combine. You can use skim or low-fat milk instead of whole milk, but make sure to reduce it on a lower heat to avoid curdling the milk.
  • Once the mixture has bubbled and reduced slightly, mix in the shredded chicken until evenly coated.
  • Spoon the mixture evenly onto butter lettuce leaves. Top with pico de gallo or salsa and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 38 grams, Sugar 7 grams

Tips:

  • For a smokier flavor, use chipotle powder instead of canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.
  • If you don't have any heavy cream on hand, you can substitute milk or yogurt.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the skillet, such as bell peppers, onions, or zucchini.
  • Serve the chicken and sauce over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.
  • Top the chicken with shredded cheese, avocado slices, or cilantro before serving.

Conclusion:

This creamy chipotle chicken skillet dinner is an easy and delicious weeknight meal that the whole family will enjoy. It's packed with flavor from the chipotle peppers, cumin, and chili powder, and the creamy sauce is the perfect accompaniment to the tender chicken. Serve it over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes, and top with shredded cheese, avocado slices, or cilantro for a complete meal.

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