Name: Smoky Chipotle Chicken & Squash Skillet
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 1 medium white onion, quartered, divided; 2 tablespoons tomato-flavored bouillon, divided; 4 skinless chicken thighs; 1 (8 ounce) container Mexican crema, crema fresca; 1 (7 ounce) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce; 3 tomatoes, divided; 2 garlic cloves, divided; 2 tablespoons butter, divided; 1 red bell pepper, quartered; 3 Mexican white squash, chopped; salt and ground black pepper to taste

Experience the captivating flavors of Creamy Chipotle Chicken Thighs, where tender chicken meets a luscious, smoky chipotle sauce. Paired with sautéed squash, this dish delivers a symphony of tastes that will leave you craving more.

Follow The Directions

01

Step

In a large pot, bring water to a boil with 1 quarter of the onion and 1 tablespoon of tomato bouillon. Add chicken thighs and boil until cooked through, about 30-40 minutes. Ensure an instant-read thermometer reads 165°F (74°C) when inserted near the bone. Remove chicken and reserve 1 cup of cooking water.

02

Step

In a food processor, combine Mexican crema, chipotle peppers, reserved cooking water, 2 tomatoes, 1 quarter of the onion, 1 garlic clove, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of tomato bouillon. Blend until smooth to create the luscious chipotle sauce.

03

Step

Transfer the chipotle sauce to a frying pan, add the cooked chicken thighs, and simmer gently for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together harmoniously.

04

Step

In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add 1 quarter of the onion and the remaining garlic clove, cooking until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the red bell pepper and sauté until softened, approximately 3 minutes. Stir in the chopped Mexican white squash, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until the squash is tender, about 5 minutes.

05

Step

Slice the remaining tomato and melt the remaining tablespoon of butter in a separate skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced tomato and the remaining 1 quarter of the onion, cooking until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Place this mixture on top of the chicken and serve alongside the sautéed squash.