Chipotle Chicken in Creamy Chipotle Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs and quarter legs
• 1.5 tablespoons taco seasoning (for marinade)
• 2 tablespoons chipotle adobo sauce (for marinade)
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into large chunks
• 1 green bell pepper, cut into large chunks
• 1/2 red onion, cut into large chunks
• 1 tablespoon taco seasoning (for sauce)
• 1.5 tablespoons chipotle adobo sauce (for sauce)
• 3/4 - 1 cup chicken or veggie broth
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Method

1. 1

   Season the chicken with 1.5 tablespoons taco seasoning, 2 tablespoons chipotle adobo sauce, 1 tablespoon oil, mayonnaise, and salt.

2. 2

   Chop the red and green bell peppers and red onion into large chunks.

3. 3

   In a skillet, heat a little oil over medium heat and cook the chicken for about 7 minutes on each side, then remove from the pan (do not worry about cooking fully through yet).

4. 4

   In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the chopped peppers and onion; cook for 1 to 2 minutes until slightly softened.

5. 5

   Stir in 1 tablespoon taco seasoning and 1.5 tablespoons chipotle adobo sauce until well mixed.

6. 6

   Pour in the broth and heavy whipping cream, bringing the sauce to a gentle boil.

7. 7

   Return the chicken to the sauce and let it simmer until the sauce thickens and the chicken is fully cooked through.

8. 8

   Serve over white, yellow, or Spanish rice with warm tortillas.