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.

Nursad Alam
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I've never made chicken this good before! The marinade and the chipotle cream sauce really made all the difference.


Doug Richardson
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Kapree
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the chicken and the chipotle cream sauce.


Nayely Duran
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This recipe is a great way to spice up your weeknight dinner routine. The chicken is flavorful and juicy, and the chipotle cream sauce is the perfect finishing touch.


Roshan Mandal
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I followed the recipe exactly, but the chicken didn't come out as flavorful as I hoped.


Nick Chizzle
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the chipotle cream sauce was amazing!


Juliet Agyapong
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This recipe was easy to make and the chicken was delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


David Robinson
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I made this recipe last night for dinner, and it was a huge hit! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the chipotle cream sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Glory Tabeyang
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. I've made it for my family and friends several times, and they always love it. The chicken is moist and flavorful, and the chipotle cream sauce is the perfect topping.


Jhon Shah
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a winner. The marinade is so flavorful, and the chicken comes out so tender and juicy. The chipotle cream sauce is also amazing - it's creamy, smoky, and just the right amount of spicy.


Ivana Bungor
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This recipe was a hit at my last dinner party! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the chipotle cream sauce was the perfect complement. I served it with grilled vegetables and rice, and everyone raved about it.