Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Peru with Savor Churu Chicken Amarillo. This creamy dish features tender chicken enveloped in a luscious yellow sauce made from Aji Amarillo peppers, cream cheese, and aromatic spices. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, it promises to impress your guests and leave them craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 yellow Aji Amarillo peppers, chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet.
- Cook each side for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through; remove from skillet and let rest.
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped onions and minced garlic for about 3 minutes until softened.
- Add chopped Aji Amarillo peppers, cream cheese, and chicken broth; stir until smooth.
- Slice rested chicken and return it to the skillet, allowing it to simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Serve over rice or pasta with extra sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 120mg