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Chicken in a Creamy Chipotle Adobo Sauce

Today we have one of my favorite dinner recipes. It may not be pretty but it is tasty! A cream based spicy sauce is mixed with sun dried tomatoes and fresh spinach to wilt it, then combined with tender pieces of chicken breast.

So although this recipe has a long name, it is super simple to make. The level of spiciness is up to you. As the recipe is now, it has a little bit of heat. I like to add another pepper with extra Adobo sauce to really spice it up. If you are unsure, start with the called for amount then add more if you’d like. Remember, it is a lot easier to add heat than it is to take it away.

The second time I made this I added in sun dried tomatoes for a little extra flavor, but if you find yourself not having any at the last minute, it tastes great without them too.


Chicken with Spinach & Sun Dried Tomatoes in a Creamy Chipotle & Adobo Sauce
Makes 4-6 servings

  • 4 chicken breasts, sliced into thick tenders and cooked (seasoned with salt and pepper)
  • 1 bag of fresh spinach
  • 1/4 c. sun dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 cups cream (sometimes I double the cream if I want lots of sauce for leftovers or if I am serving it over pasta. If you use some french bread to mop up the sauce it tastes amazing)
  • Chipotles in Adobo sauce (They are sold in a small can. Use 1 cut up Chipotle plus a spoonful of the sauce for a mild flavor, then add more in if you like it hot like me)

1. If you have not done so already, cook the chicken tenders. Set aside. Be careful not to overcook them, you want them tender and not super dried out.

2. In a large sauce pan, add the cream to the pan. Add in chopped sun dried tomatoes and the Chipotle and Adobo sauce and stir to combine. Bring barely to a simmer. Add the spinach to the hot cream and it will quickly wilt. Pour over chicken and serve.

Recipe by my mom.

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7 Comments

  1. This looks amazing to me! The picture actually drew me in! I love saucy dishes! This over pasta would be a dream. 🙂
    Blessings,
    Leslie

  2. That looks amazing! Seriously, I am drooling over here. 🙂 I can't wait to try this. Thanks for the recipe!