Best 6 Chipotle Chicken And Creamy Spinach Recipes
Indulge in a culinary journey with our Chipotle Chicken and Creamy Spinach, a tantalizing dish that combines bold, smoky flavors with a velvety smooth texture. This delectable recipe is a symphony of taste sensations, featuring tender chicken marinated in a zesty blend of chipotle peppers, spices, and tangy lime juice, then perfectly grilled to retain its succulent juiciness. Accompanying the succulent chicken is a luscious creamy spinach, a vibrant green symphony of fresh spinach sautéed with garlic, shallots, and a touch of nutmeg, enveloped in a creamy sauce that adds a velvety richness. Together, these elements create a harmonious and unforgettable dining experience.
In addition to the main recipe, our article also offers a delightful collection of complementary recipes that elevate your culinary adventure. Discover the secrets of creating the perfect Cilantro-Lime Rice, a fluffy and flavorful accompaniment that balances the bold flavors of the chipotle chicken with its refreshing citrusy notes. Learn the art of crafting Chipotle Crema, a creamy and tangy sauce that adds an extra layer of zest to every bite. And for a sweet and satisfying finish, indulge in our decadent Tres Leches Cake, a classic Latin dessert that delights with its moist sponge cake soaked in three kinds of milk and topped with whipped cream.
These recipes come together to create a complete and satisfying meal that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Whether you're a seasoned home chef or just starting your culinary exploration, our Chipotle Chicken and Creamy Spinach, along with its accompanying recipes, is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. So gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary adventure that promises to leave you utterly satisfied.
CHIPOTLE CHICKEN WITH CREAMY SPINACH
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
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
CREAMY CHIPOTLE CHICKEN
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
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
CHIPOTLE CHICKEN AND CREAMY SPINACH
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
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.
BROILED CHIPOTLE CHICKEN WITH CREAMY SPINACH
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
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.
CHICKEN IN CREAMY CHIPOTLE SAUCE
This is an easy, creamy and spicy dish, that can be served in about 45 minutes or less, depending on the chicken pieces you choose. Make it as hot as you like. Serve accompanied with white Mexican rice and a side of steamed vegetables. Adjust baking time if using boneless chicken breast so that they don't dry out.
Provided by Mami J
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Place the chicken pieces in a roasting pan. Brush with melted butter, using it all. Season with salt, pepper, chili powder and onion powder to taste. Bake for 15 minutes. Turn chicken over and cover loosely with foil. Bake until chicken is no longer pink in center, about 20 minutes longer.
- Meanwhile, in a blender, mix the chipotle chiles and adobo, the evaporated milk and the flour. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan. Add the blended mixture and cook over low heat, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil.Season with salt to taste. Remove from heat once the sauce has thickened.
- Remove chicken from oven and let rest 5 minutes covered with the foil.
- Place chicken in individual serving plates and spoon sauce to cover. Serve.
CREAMY CHIPOTLE CHICKEN SKILLET DINNER
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
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
Tips:
- To ensure the chicken is evenly cooked, use a meat thermometer to check that it has reached an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- If you don't have chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, you can use 1 teaspoon of chipotle chili powder instead.
- If you don't have heavy cream, you can use milk instead. However, the sauce will be thinner.
- To make a vegetarian version of this dish, simply omit the chicken and add an extra 1 cup of spinach.
- Serve this dish over rice, quinoa, or your favorite pasta.
Conclusion:
This Chipotle Chicken and Creamy Spinach is a delicious and easy-to-make weeknight meal. The chicken is juicy and flavorful, and the creamy spinach is rich and comforting. Plus, it's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. Give this recipe a try and let us know what you think!
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