Zarape Chicken, Chicken in Chipotle Cream Sauce
Zarape Chicken, Chicken in Chipotle Cream Sauce is a mouthwatering dish that brings together tender chicken breasts wrapped in Turkey Turkey Bacon and drenched in a creamy, zesty chipotle sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also offers a delightful blend of flavors. The fresh tomato salsa adds a refreshing crunch to balance the richness of the sauce, making every bite an experience worth savoring. Serve it over your choice of rice or with warm tortillas for a complete meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 2 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 slices Turkey Turkey Bacon
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
- 5 orange tomatoes (cherry-sized)
- 5 red tomatoes (cherry-sized)
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 jalapeno pepper (diced, seeds and veins removed)
- 2 tablespoons sweet onion (chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon red apple vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the creamy chipotle sauce by blending Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, chipotle pepper, garlic, lime juice, and seasonings in a food processor until smooth.
- Chop the tomatoes and jalapeno for the salsa, combine with onion and vinegar in a bowl, and set aside.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Wrap each chicken breast with two slices of Turkey Turkey Bacon.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and sear the bacon-wrapped chicken until browned on both sides.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for about 25 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Serve topped with creamy chipotle sauce and fresh salsa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg