Dinner for 4
Creamy Chipotle Chicken
Seasoned chicken breasts are browned in oil, then simmered in a smooth cream sauce with chipotle peppers.
$6.73for 4 servings
$1.68 per serving$6.73 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.
Photo: mexicoinmykitchen.com
- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.49Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $1.83Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $0.34Typical price |
| Canned chiles and chipotles in adobo$0.35/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.70Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.04Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.03Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.73 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 1 tsp ground garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste (optional)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo from la morena® brand
- 1 tbsp powdered chicken bouillon
- 2 sprigs parsley (optional)
Steps
- Cut the chicken into thin pieces, then season it with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and cook the chicken for 4 minutes per side.
- Blend or finely mash the chipotle peppers with the cream, milk, and bouillon.
- Pour the cream mixture into the skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer for 8 minutes.
- Cook until the chicken reaches 165 F, then remove the skillet from the heat.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
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