Dinner for 4

Creamy Chipotle Chicken

Name: Creamy Chipotle Chicken
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
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)

$6.73for 425 minServes 4

Seasoned chicken breasts are browned in oil, then simmered in a smooth cream sauce with chipotle peppers.

Photo: mexicoinmykitchen.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Chicken breast, 1 lb$3.49/lb typical	1 lb	$3.49Typical price
	Heavy cream, 8.25 oz$0.22/oz typical	8.25 oz	$1.83Typical price
	Milk, 8.5 oz$0.04/oz typical	8.5 oz	$0.34Typical price
	Canned chiles and chipotles in adobo, 2 oz$0.35/oz typical	2 oz	$0.70Typical price
	Broth, 0.5 oz$0.07/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.04Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.03Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$6.73

Swaps

Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperOlive and cooking oil

Not included in the cost.

25 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
4servings as written
$typical cost tier

Mexican Low-carb Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$1.68 per serving$6.73 for 4

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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.

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.

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