21 Irresistible Chipotle Chicken Recipes Ready to Spice Up Your Meal
FEBRUARY 03, 2023
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Let’s get one thing straight: there’s no wrong way to make chipotle chicken. Whether you prefer to bake, fry, grill, or even slow-cook, it’s all about finding the perfect blend of flavors that suits your taste.
And with this list of 21 chipotle chicken recipes, you’ll find plenty of mouthwatering flavors that will have you reaching for seconds. From zesty tacos to creamy skillets, these recipes are sure to add some spice to your next meal.
Plus, they’re all incredibly easy to make and can be ready in no time. Get ready to experience some seriously delicious flavors with these irresistible chipotle chicken recipes.
Pinch of Yum
Spicy Shredded Chipotle Chicken
This Spicy Chipotle Shredded Chicken is perfect for tacos, nachos, quesadillas, salads, and more! Spicy, saucy, and delish.
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52,947
136
45 min
TOTAL TIME
249
CALORIES
$1.50
PER SERVING
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Carmy
Honey Chipotle Chicken
Turn this Honey Chipotle Chicken into a salad or a chipotle chicken burrito bowl. This juicy stove top chicken is so easy to make. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or as a meal prep!
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233
43
42 min
TOTAL TIME
642
CALORIES
$4.00
PER SERVING
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Averie Cooks
Creamy Chipotle Chicken
When you're in the mood for rich layers of flavor from chipotle sauce and roasted garlic-infused olive oil, this EASY skillet chicken recipe is PERFECT! There's lots of creamy chipotle sauce that's just begging to be sopped up in this family favorite Mexican-inspired recipe!
3
35 min
TOTAL TIME
498
CALORIES
$1.24
PER SERVING
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Honey Chipotle Chicken
The marinade for this sweet, smoky, and spicy Honey Chipotle Chicken is simple and delicious! It's an easy and flavorful dinner main dish!
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1,636
41
50 min
TOTAL TIME
191
CALORIES
$0.61
PER SERVING
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Blue Apron
Creamy Chipotle Chicken with Cilantro Rice & Cotija Cheese
Our verdant cilantro sauce lends bold, herbaceous flavor to our vegetables and rice—a satisfying accompaniment to bites of tender chicken dressed with a delightfully spicy-sweet chipotle mayo.
2
115
1
674
CALORIES
$1.54
PER SERVING
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The Fresh Cooky
Copycat Chipotle Chicken
Craving a Chipotle Chicken burrito, bowls or just looking for a chicken recipe with amazing flavor? Now you can make this copycat Chipotle Chicken recipe at home, this recipe is on repeat in our home! In fact, I double the recipe and freeze one for later.
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1,229
33
6 hr 30 min
TOTAL TIME
731
CALORIES
$1.76
PER SERVING
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Cooklist AI
Slow Cooker Honey Chipotle BBQ Chicken Delight
Enjoy a mouthwatering combination of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors with this easy slow cooker recipe for Honey Chipotle BBQ Chicken. Tender and juicy chicken thighs are infused with a rich, smoky sauce for a delicious meal that will leave your taste buds craving more.
2
4 hr 15 min
TOTAL TIME
359
CALORIES
$0.86
PER SERVING
Ingredients
Directions
7 STEPS
1
Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper and set aside.
2
Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until butter melts and starts to bubble.
3
Add chicken thighs to the skillet and cook for about 4 minutes until they are lightly browned. Turn the chicken over and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
4
Remove chicken thighs from the skillet and transfer them to the slow cooker.
5
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce, honey, adobo sauce, and the finely chopped chipotle peppers.
6
Pour the honey chipotle BBQ sauce mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
7
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender and cooked through.
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Carmy
Chipotle Chicken Thighs
This stove top Chipotle Chicken Thighs come together so quickly on a skillet that you’ll have your meal ready in no time. Packed with flavour with a kick of spice, you’ll be making this regularly!
1
34
1
42 min
TOTAL TIME
352
CALORIES
$1.09
PER SERVING
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The Recipe Critic
Grilled Chipotle Chicken with Pineapple Salsa
This Grilled Chipotle Chicken with Pineapple Salsa is the perfect summer recipe! Chicken breasts are marinated in a chipotle lime mixture, grilled, and then topped off with an easy pineapple salsa you'll want to put on everything. Easy and delicious.
424
16
4 hr
TOTAL TIME
423
CALORIES
$1.20
PER SERVING
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Savory Spicerack
Chipotle Chicken with White Queso Cheese Sauce
This Chipotle Chicken and White Queso Cheese Sauce is actually easy to make. And to top that off, there's tons of flavor with this one.
2
312
1
46 min
TOTAL TIME
1120
CALORIES
$2.72
PER SERVING
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Cooking Light
Grilled Chipotle Chicken and Sweet Potato Toss
Adobo sauce, what surrounds the chipotle chiles in the can, is a fantastic single-ingredient wet rub for grilled chicken, smoky with just a touch of heat that won't be overwhelming for kids. Grilled sweet potatoes are also a great alternative to fries as they pick up tons of flavor with next to no f...
7
1
532
CALORIES
$1.49
PER SERVING
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Cooked by Julie
Chipotle Chicken
This chipotle chicken is a copycat recipe from the famous chain restaurant we all know and love! Juicy chicken breasts packed with flavor that can be grilled or baked.
1
27
20 min
TOTAL TIME
353
CALORIES
$1.41
PER SERVING
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Casa de Crews
apple butter and chipotle chicken thighs
Spicy, sweet, sticky, and garlicky! These Apple Butter and Chipotle Chicken Thighs are the ultimate comfort food in under 300 calories.
1
174
45 min
TOTAL TIME
188
CALORIES
$0.90
PER SERVING
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Crockpot Gourmet
Crockpot Honey Chipotle BBQ Chicken
Slow cooked to perfection, this Crockpot Honey Chipotle BBQ Chicken is the perfect meal for a busy weeknight. A unique blend of sweet honey and smoky chipotle flavors make this dish a must-try.
3
4 hr 15 min
TOTAL TIME
399
CALORIES
$1.46
PER SERVING
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Healthy Fitness Meals
Chipotle Chicken Skillet
This creamy Chipotle Chicken Skillet is exactly what you need for a delicious and appetizing meal! Ready in under 30 minutes, you will love the comforting flavors of citrus, tender chicken breasts, and chipotle chile pepper cooked in a smooth cream cheese sauce.
2
134
35 min
TOTAL TIME
409
CALORIES
$1.70
PER SERVING
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Simply Home Cooked
Air Fryer Chipotle Chicken Thighs
These Air Fryer Chipotle Chicken Thighs are juicy, savory, and so flavorful. And you only need 5 simple ingredients to make them!
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2
18 min
TOTAL TIME
436
CALORIES
$1.02
PER SERVING
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Table for Two
Grilled Chipotle Chicken
Slice up this Grilled Chipotle Chicken, serve it on pineapple fried rice, and enjoy a flavorful and deliciously satisfying dinner!
1
1 hr 25 min
TOTAL TIME
301
CALORIES
$1.23
PER SERVING
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Kay's Clean Eats
Chipotle Chicken
This chipotle chicken is absolutely delicious!! Perfect for burrito bowls, tacos, or burritos. This chicken is perfect for weeknight dinners.
1
11
3 hr 15 min
TOTAL TIME
250
CALORIES
$1.14
PER SERVING
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Bon Appétit
Chipotle-Rubbed Chicken Sheet-Pan Dinner
Sweet-spicy chipotle chicken, zippy roasted tomatillo salsa, and spice-rubbed squash all on one sheet pan.
34
143
618
CALORIES
$3.20
PER SERVING
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Fine Cooking
Grilled Chipotle Chicken Breasts with Black Bean Salsa
Two kinds of chiles—jalapeños and canned chipotles—contribute different styles of heat to a mayonnaise coating for grilled chicken. If you have leftover chicken…
4
40
1274
CALORIES
$2.60
PER SERVING
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Half Baked Harvest
Crispy Chipotle BBQ Chicken Tacos with Creamy Charred Corn Salsa
The perfect summertime twist on a classic taco that everyone will love!
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9,197
159
1 hr
TOTAL TIME
580
CALORIES
$3.67
PER SERVING
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