Skillet Chicken in Tomato Chipotle Sauce With Avocado Crema
This speedy chicken recipe draws inspiration from Mexican cuisine and is prepared right in your skillet. It features a flavorful tomato-chipotle sauce infused with smoky and spicy notes, all finished off with a creamy avocado and sour cream sauce for a delightful twist.
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Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 small onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon chipotle pepper in adobo
- Juice of ½ lime
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup low fat sour cream
- 1 ounce avocado
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves
- ½ small jalapeno pepper
- 1 small garlic clove
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/8 tsp kosher salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon water
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Olive oil spray
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
Instructions
- 1
Lay the chicken breast halves between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper and gently pound them to achieve an even thickness. Season both surfaces with ¼ teaspoon of salt and pepper.
- 2
In a large non-stick skillet, heat over medium-high heat. Lightly coat the skillet with olive oil spray, then add the chicken breasts. Sear each side for 2 minutes until they are nicely browned. Once done, transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
- 3
Lower the heat to medium and pour in some oil, then add the onions. Sauté for about 3 minutes, using a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the pan, until the onions are soft. Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Next, add the tomato sauce, chicken broth, ½ teaspoon of salt, cumin, chipotle pepper, and adobo sauce. Mix well and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low, return the chicken to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked. Don’t forget to add the lime juice.
- 4
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the avocado crema by placing all the ingredients for the sauce into a small blender. Blend until the mixture is smooth and has a consistent color.
- 5
For serving: Spoon the tomato chipotle sauce over each chicken breast half, then drizzle with the avocado sauce, and finish with a sprinkle of cilantro for garnish.