Chipotle Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipes

CHIPOTLE STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Steps:

• 1. Using a sharp, thin knife, cut a parallel slit in the side of each chicken breast, forming a pocket, taking care not to cut through top or bottom of chicken. 2. Combine 1 cup cheese, pimientos and cilantro; stuff into pockets of chicken. Place chicken on a foil-lined baking sheet. Combine chili powder, cumin and garlic salt; rub mixture over both sides of chicken. Coat chicken lightly with cooking spray or brush with canola oil. 3. Bake in a preheated 400°F oven 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Sprinkle remaining cheese over chicken. Continue baking 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese has melted. Nutrition Facts Serving Size 149 g Calories 326 Protein 37g Carbohydrates 4g Dietary Fiber 1g Total Fat 17.3 g Saturated Fat 9.1g Monounsaturated Fat 4.7g Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g Cholesterol 95mg Vitamin A 36RE Vitamin C 5mg Calcium 349mg Iron 2mg Sodium 657mg

CHIPOTLE-APPLE CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• In a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 teaspoon drippings. Saute apple in drippings until tender. Add the onion, applesauce, chipotle peppers and bacon; saute 2 minutes longer., Cut a pocket in each chicken breast half; stuff with apple mixture. In a small skillet, brown chicken in oil on both sides. , Transfer to an ungreased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 12-15 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°., Meanwhile, add the flour, apple juice, salt and pepper to the skillet; stir to loosen browned bits. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with chicken.

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat oil over medium-high. In batches, if necessary, cook chicken skin side down until browned, about 7 minutes. Transfer to plate.
• Reduce heat to medium. Add onion and saute until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from pot. Add 2 tablespoons water.
• Add garlic, cumin, and chipotle; cook until garlic is soft and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, season, and bring to a simmer; cook 5 minutes, breaking tomatoes down with a wooden spoon. Return chicken and any accumulated juices to pot; bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes. Serve over rice.

ROASTED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH CHIPOTLE, CUMIN, AND CILANTRO

Steps:

• Adjust oven rack to middle position; heat oven to 450 degrees.
• Line bottom of broiler pan with foil, place broiler pan rack on top; set aside.
• In small bowl, mix minced chipotle chiles in adobo, ground cumin, chopped fresh cilantro leaves, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and butter until combined.
• Sprinkle underside of chicken breasts liberally with salt and pepper.
• Gently loosen bottom portion of skin covering each breast. Using small spoon, place a quarter of softened butter under skin, directly on meat in center of each breast half. Using spoon, spread butter evenly over breast meat.
• Rub skin of each whole breast with 1 1/2 teaspoons oil and sprinkle liberally with pepper.
• Set chicken breasts on broiler pan rack, propping up breasts on rib bones.
• Roast until thickest part of breast registers 160 degrees on instant-read thermometer, 35 to 40 minutes.
• Transfer chicken to cutting board and let rest 5 minutes. Carve.
• Serve immediately.

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN STUFFED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In large bowl, mix together cream cheese, diced Chipotle Gouda and Chipotle Chicken.
• On a clean flat work surface, stuff jalapeño peppers with cream cheese mixture. Distribute the shredded Chipotle Gouda evenly over the tops of stuffed jalapeño peppers. Wrap a strip of Bacon around each jalapeño pepper.
• Spray baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray and place jalapeños on baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until peppers are tender and bacon is crispy; serve warm.