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Creamy, Cheesy Chipotle Chicken

By Leslie Blythe  , ,   ,

March 9, 2018

A chipotle is a smoke-dried jalapeño. You can buy chipotles in a can with adobo sauce, which has chipotles that are stewed in a sauce with tomatoes, garlic, vinegar, salt, and spices. The first time I made tortilla soup, I used a whole can of chipotles! The recipe called for one canned chipotle. Let's just say it was smoking hot soup!!!
This Creamy, Cheesy Chipotle Chicken has a great smoky flavor and is cheesy and comforting. It's easy to make and perfect for a dinner after a busy day.

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 50 mins
  • Yields: 4 - 6 Servings

Ingredients

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 cup onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 canned chipotle chiles in adobo from a 7½ ounce can

½ cup honey barbecue sauce

1 cup fontina or cheddar cheese, shredded

¼ cup heavy cream

1 teaspoon fresh lime juice

¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Directions

1Preheat oven to 375° F.

2Rinse and dry your thighs and place them in a glass baking dish.

3Heat the oil in a medium skillet on medium heat and sauté the onions.

4Stir in the adobo peppers and sauté for 2 more minutes turning the heat down to medium-low.

5Stir in the BBQ sauce and fontina. Stir and melt the cheese with the sauce.

6Stir in the cream until blended then stir in the lime juice and blend well.

7Remove skillet from heat and pour sauce over the chicken thighs.

8Bake for 45 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.

9Remove chicken from the oven to a serving platter and top with the fresh parsley.

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