Best 8 Southwestern Grilled Chicken With Chipotle Cream Sauce Recipes

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Embark on a culinary adventure with our comprehensive guide to creating the ultimate southwestern grilled chicken with chipotle cream sauce. This tantalizing dish combines the vibrant flavors of the Southwest with the creamy richness of chipotle sauce, resulting in a taste sensation that will captivate your palate. Whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting your culinary journey, this article will provide you with the essential knowledge and techniques to prepare this delightful meal.

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SOUTHWESTERN GRILLED CHICKEN PASTA W/CHIPOTLE CREAM SAUCE



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Number Of Ingredients 15

8 ounces dry penne pasta
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and pounded to 1.2" thickness
salt and pepper
3 tablespoons butter
2 small shallots, minced
6 canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, seeded and minced
2 cups half and half
1 tablespoon of the chipotle adobo sauce
For vegetables:
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 ears white corn
1 yellow pepper, sliced into 2" long slices
1 red pepper, sliced into 2" long slices
1/2 red onion, sliced into 1" long slices
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped plus some for garnish

Steps:

  • Cook pasta. Cook the penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente', according to instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • Cook chicken. Heat grill pan or grill and cook chicken until opaque, about 3-4 minutes per side. Slice into 2" long slices and set aside.
  • Start sauce. Heat butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add shallot sand sauté until translucent. Add chipotle peppers, half and half and adobo sauce. Let simmer over medium heat, stirring every minute or two until sauce thickens.
  • While sauce is cooking, sauté' corn, red and yellow peppers and onions in vegetable oil in a separate pan over medium heat until tender, about 3 minutes. Set aside.
  • When cream sauce has thickened, add the vegetables and continue to stir. Add chicken and pasta and stir well to coat pasta. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro. Salt to taste and serve.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN WITH CHIPOTLE CREAM



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Make and share this Southwest Chicken with Chipotle Cream recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Chicken

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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)

Steps:

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

SOUTHWESTERN GRILLED CHICKEN WITH CHIPOTLE CREAM SAUCE



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Marinate time required, but overlap by making the sauce in the meantime. Recipe from Brian Murray posted on The Pioneer Woman's site sponsoring her Bush's Grillin' Beans/Pioneer Woman Recipe Contest.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 medium boneless skinless chicken breast halves
4 tablespoons taco seasoning mix (powder)
4 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, cut into large pieces
1 red bell pepper, cut into large pieces
4 garlic cloves, peeled
1 chipotle chile in adobo
1/4 lb chorizo sausage, without casing
2 cups heavy cream

Steps:

  • Pound the chicken breasts until approximately 1/2 inch thick. Sprinkle on 2 Tablespoons of the taco seasoning and rub into the meat. Melt 2 Tablespoons of the butter, pour on chicken breasts, and mix together. Place in refrigerator to marinate for 1 hour. Grill chicken for 4 minutes on each side over high heat. Remove from grill and let rest.
  • Brown chorizo over medium heat and break into pieces. Remove chorizo from pan, but leave any remaining grease. Reduce heat to medium low and add 2 Tablespoons of butter. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic to pan. Saute until translucent. Add chipotle pepper and 1 Tablespoon of adobo sauce to pan. Cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add cream and 2 Tablespoons taco seasoning to mixture and cook for another 5 minutes. Pour mixture into blender (or with immersion blender), blend until smooth. Transfer contents back into pan, add chorizo to mixture, and cook for additional 5 minutes.
  • Slice chicken into strips and pour 1/4 of sauce on each breast.

SOUTHERN FRIED FREE-RANGE CHICKEN WITH A SOUTHWEST CHIPOTLE CREAM SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 eggs, beaten
4 boneless chicken breast fillets
1 cup all-purpose flour
Vegetable oil, for frying
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Chipotle cream sauce, recipe follows

Steps:

  • In a medium sized bowl, beat together 2 eggs. Dip the chicken breasts in the eggs, and then dredge in flour. Fill a medium sized pan halfway with vegetable oil and heat. When the oil is hot, place the chicken breasts in the hot oil and fry on both sides until cooked through. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Top the fried chicken with chipotle cream sauce and serve with pecan rice and wilted spinach.
  • A viewer, who may not be a professional cook, provided this recipe. The FN chefs have not tested this recipe and therefore, we cannot make representation as to the results.
  • Chipotle Cream Sauce:
  • 1 can chipotles in adobo
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • Mix together heavy cream, sour cream, and chipotles in blender (use 2 chipotles for medium hot, 3 for spicy hot). Pour into a small saucepan and bring to a simmer.

SOUTHWEST GRILLED CHICKEN



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"Lime juice and a splash of pepper sauce lend refreshing zest to this flavorful take on grilled chicken. It's so easy, you'll make it often." -Molly Seidel, Edgewood, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup lime juice
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first six ingredients; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for up to 1 hour., Drain chicken, discarding marinade in bag. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 4-7 minutes on each side or until juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 146mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN



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Chicken breasts with black beans, corn, chile peppers, tomatoes. Low-fat, easy and quick. Serve over hot cooked rice if desired.

Provided by Tamcattt

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (8.75 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 pinch ground cumin

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Brown chicken breasts on both sides. Add tomatoes with green chile peppers, beans and corn. Reduce heat and let simmer for 25 to 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. Add a dash of cumin and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.8 calories, Carbohydrate 27.9 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 863.4 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

SPICY CHIPOTLE GRILLED CHICKEN



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Provided by Kenny Callaghan

Categories     Food Processor     Chicken     Garlic     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup canned chipotle chiles in adobo*
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1/2 onion, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 3 1/2-pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces
Nonstick vegetable oil spray

Steps:

  • Combine chipotles in adobo, olive oil, and garlic cloves in processor; puree until paste forms. Add chopped onion, chopped cilantro, paprika, ground cumin, chili powder, and salt; process until onion is finely chopped. Transfer 1/4 cup chipotle mixture to small bowl; cover and refrigerate. Arrange chicken pieces in 11x7x2-inch glass baking dish. Spread remaining chipotle mixture all over chicken pieces. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Spray grill rack with nonstick spray. Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Grill chicken until cooked through, moving to cooler part of grill as needed to prevent burning and brushing with reserved marinade during last 5 minutes of grilling, about 30 minutes. Transfer chicken to platter and serve.
  • *Canned chipotle chiles in adobo are available at some supermarkets, at Latin markets, and from mexgrocer.com.

SOUTHWESTERN LIME CHICKEN WITH ANCHO CHILI SAUCE



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Categories     Chicken     Pepper     Marinate     Low Carb     Lime     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup fresh lime juice
6 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
8 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
8 slices Monterey Jack cheese
Ancho Chili Sauce

Steps:

  • Combine first 9 ingredients in medium bowl; whisk to blend. Place chicken in 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Pour marinade over. Cover and refrigerate overnight, turning occasionally.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Remove chicken breasts from marinade. Grill chicken until just cooked through, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes. Place 1 cheese slice atop each chicken breast half; cover barbecue and cook until cheese melts, about 2 minutes. Transfer chicken breasts to plates. Serve with Ancho Chili Sauce.

Tips:

  • To ensure the chicken breasts cook evenly, use a meat mallet to pound them to an even thickness.
  • For a smoky flavor, grill the chicken over medium-high heat. If you don't have a grill, you can also cook the chicken in a grill pan over medium-high heat.
  • To make the chipotle cream sauce, use a blender or food processor to combine the ingredients until smooth.
  • If you don't have chipotle peppers in adobo, you can substitute 1 teaspoon of ground chipotle pepper.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite sides, such as rice, beans, or salad.

Conclusion:

This Southwestern grilled chicken with chipotle cream sauce is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is grilled to perfection and then topped with a creamy chipotle sauce. The combination of flavors is sure to please everyone at the table.

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