Description
Savor Churu Chicken Amarillo is a creamy, vibrant Peruvian dish that marries tender chicken with a spicy yellow chili sauce, creating an irresistible flavor experience. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, its delightful aroma and visually stunning presentation will impress your guests. Whip up this easy recipe for a satisfying meal that’s sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 tbsp yellow chili paste
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the chicken breasts, seasoning them with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil and sauté the onions until golden brown. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in yellow chili paste; cook for another minute to enhance the spices.
- Add cream cheese and chicken broth; stir until smooth to create the sauce.
- Nestle chicken into the sauce, cover, and simmer on low for about 20 minutes or until cooked through.
- Just before serving, squeeze lime juice over the dish and sprinkle with cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approx. 4 oz)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg