Mexican Chicken with Almond-Chile Cream

By Snoo

Look for ground ancho chile pepper in the spice section. If you can't find it, substitute 1 1/2 teaspoons regular chili powder and 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle chile pepper. Crema Mexicana is similar to crème fraîche but has a thinner consistency and sweeter flavor. Slice chicken and serve with flour tortillas and a tossed salad.

serving size: 1 chicken breast half and 2 tablespoons sauce
Cal 269
Fat 9g
Protein 4g
Carb 3g
Fiber 1g
Sodium 387mg

Ingredients

• Ingredients:
• 3 tablespoons sliced almonds
• 2 teaspoons ground ancho chile pepper
• 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons butter
• 1 teaspoon canola oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons crema Mexicana
• Fresh cilantro sprigs (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Combine almonds and chile pepper in a blender or food processor; process until mixture resembles coarse meal.

Place each chicken breast half between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; pound to 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin. Sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt and black pepper.

Heat butter and oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 6 minutes on each side or until done. Remove chicken from pan; keep warm.

Add garlic to pan; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add almond mixture, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and broth; bring to a boil, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Cook until broth mixture is reduced to 1/2 cup (about 3 minutes). Remove from heat. Stir in crema Mexicana. Serve sauce over chicken. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.