Creamy Ají Amarillo Chicken with Easy Pan Sauce
Creamy Ají Amarillo Chicken with Easy Pan Sauce – After making this many times, I’ve perfected the creamy, comforting chicken dish that’s better than takeout. The golden, creamy sauce is irresistible. Keep reading for my best tips or jump to the recipe card. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Lentil and Rice Stuffed Cabbage Rolls Recipe and Roasted Strawberry Lime Basil Ice Cream Recipe.
Why This Creamy Ají Amarillo Chicken with Easy Pan Sauce Is Pure Comfort
- Creamy, rich sauce with a kick
- Easy, one-pan cooking
- Better than takeout flavor
- Perfect for busy weeknights
What You'll Need for Creamy Ají Amarillo Chicken with Easy Pan Sauce
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Ají amarillo paste
- Heavy cream
- Garlic
- Onion powder
- Paprika
- Cumin
- Salt
- Pepper
- Optional: Fresh cilantro
- Optional: Lime wedges
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Ají amarillo paste: Find it in Latin American markets or online.
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How to Make Creamy Ají Amarillo Chicken with Easy Pan Sauce
- Step 1: Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic, onion powder, paprika, and cumin. Cook in a hot skillet until browned and cooked through.
- Step 2: Remove chicken, add onion, garlic, and ají amarillo to the skillet. Cook until softened.
- Step 3: Stir in chicken broth, scrape up browned bits. Blend until smooth with an immersion blender. Stir in heavy cream and simmer until thickened.
- Step 4: Slice chicken, return to skillet. Cook until heated through. Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Creamy Ají Amarillo Chicken with Easy Pan Sauce
- Common mistake and fix: Don't overcook the chicken. It can become dry. To prevent, use a meat thermometer and remove from heat at 160°F.
- : For a smoother sauce, blend with an immersion blender.
- : For a spicier dish, add more ají amarillo paste.
Storing & Reheating Creamy Ají Amarillo Chicken with Easy Pan Sauce
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare the sauce ahead of time, refrigerate, and reheat before adding chicken.
Freezing Creamy Ají Amarillo Chicken with Easy Pan Sauce
Freeze cooked chicken and sauce separately for up to 2 months.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F until warmed through. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave until warmed through.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a healthier version, use Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream.
- Best substitution: Substitute chicken breasts with boneless, skinless chicken thighs for more flavor.
- Make-ahead: Prepare the sauce ahead of time, refrigerate, and reheat before adding chicken.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved.
- Troubleshooting: If the sauce is too thick, thin it out with a little chicken broth.
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Creamy Ají Amarillo Chicken with Easy Pan Sauce
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Ají amarillo paste
- Heavy cream
Seasonings
- Garlic
- Onion powder
- Paprika
- Cumin
- Salt
- Pepper
Optional Toppings
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Step 1: Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic, onion powder, paprika, and cumin. Cook in a hot skillet until browned and cooked through.
- Step 2: Remove chicken, add onion, garlic, and ají amarillo to the skillet. Cook until softened.
- Step 3: Stir in chicken broth, scrape up browned bits. Blend until smooth with an immersion blender. Stir in heavy cream and simmer until thickened.
- Step 4: Slice chicken, return to skillet. Cook until heated through. Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a healthier version, use Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream.
- Best substitution: Substitute chicken breasts with boneless, skinless chicken thighs for more flavor.
- Make-ahead: Prepare the sauce ahead of time, refrigerate, and reheat before adding chicken.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved.
- Troubleshooting: If the sauce is too thick, thin it out with a little chicken broth.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze cooked chicken and sauce separately for up to 2 months.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F until warmed through.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave until warmed through.
- Make ahead: Prepare the sauce ahead of time, refrigerate, and reheat before adding chicken.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 35g
- Fat: 25g
- Carbs: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Cholesterol: 120mg
- Sat. Fat: 14g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Creamy Ají Amarillo Chicken with Easy Pan Sauce FAQs
Yes, prepare the sauce ahead of time and refrigerate. Reheat before adding chicken.
Overcooking is the most common reason. Use a meat thermometer and remove from heat at 160°F.
Yes, freeze cooked chicken and sauce separately for up to 2 months.
Yes, cook chicken and sauce together for 10 minutes at high pressure. Natural release.
Ají amarillo is a Peruvian yellow chili pepper paste, available in Latin American markets or online.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Creamy Ají Amarillo Chicken with Easy Pan Sauce and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
