Description
Enjoy a flavorful and creamy stuffed chicken breast dish with a smoky chipotle sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this easy-to-make recipe is a guaranteed hit!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Breasts:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 200g cream cheese or Manchego cheese (cut into strips)
- 100g sliced ham
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Wooden toothpicks or kitchen twine for sealing
For the Chipotle Cream:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (adjust to spice preference)
- 1/2 cup milk or chicken broth
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin (optional)
- Salt to taste
For Cooking:
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Breasts
- Using a sharp knife, make a pocket in each chicken breast without cutting through completely.
- Season the inside and outside with salt and pepper.
- Stuff each breast with a slice of ham and some cheese.
- Secure with toothpicks or kitchen twine to prevent filling from leaking.
- Sear the Chicken Breasts
- Heat butter or oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Sear chicken breasts on both sides until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Prepare the Chipotle Cream
- In a blender, mix sour cream, chipotle peppers, milk (or chicken broth), garlic, cumin, and salt.
- Blend until smooth.
- Cook the Chicken in the Sauce
- In the same pan, pour the chipotle cream sauce.
- Add seared chicken breasts and cook over low heat for 10-15 minutes until fully cooked and sauce thickens.
- Serve
- Remove toothpicks or kitchen twine.
- Serve hot, drizzled with chipotle sauce.
- Pair with white rice, mashed potatoes, or a fresh salad.
Notes
- Lighter Option: Substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt.
- More Cheese: Add shredded cheese to the sauce for extra creaminess.
- Different Filling: Use sautéed spinach or mushrooms instead of ham.
- No Spice: Replace chipotle peppers with roasted bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-seared, Simmered
- Cuisine: mexican inspired
Keywords: Stuffed chicken breast, chipotle cream sauce, Mexican chicken recipe, creamy chipotle chicken, easy chicken dinner