Description
Creamy Chipotle Chicken and Rice is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken with a rich, smoky chipotle sauce. The creamy texture envelops each grain of rice, creating a satisfying mouthfeel that balances heat and creaminess perfectly.
Ingredients
Scale
- Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- Rice:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- Sauce:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons chipotle in adobo sauce, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the rice and cook for an additional 2 minutes, allowing it to toast slightly.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender.
- In a separate bowl, mix heavy cream and chipotle sauce. Once the rice is cooked, stir in the cream mixture and cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, add a splash of chicken broth to loosen the sauce.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt or coconut milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: main-dish
- Method: sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 120 milligrams
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