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.

Mazhar jutt
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's easy to make and always turns out great.


Salam Adeola
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it. The chicken was juicy and tender, and the spinach was creamy and flavorful.


Ange Grayson
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Sagor Gaming
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The chicken was a bit overcooked, but the spinach was delicious.


Gaumati Shahi
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and always turns out great.


Clyde Presley
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I'm sure others would enjoy it.


jalil jalali
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I'm not a big fan of chipotle, but this dish was surprisingly good. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the spinach was creamy and rich.


hatam shawa
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The chicken is juicy and tender, and the spinach is creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this dish.


Fisher Durham
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I made this dish for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Antur Khan
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the spinach was delicious.


Sports Info
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The chipotle chicken was perfectly cooked and flavorful, and the creamy spinach was a perfect complement. I will definitely be making this dish again.


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