Description
Churu Chicken Amarillo is a spicy Peruvian dish that is bursting with flavor, thanks to the vibrant yellow amarillo peppers and creamy sauce, making it an ultimate treat for spice lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
4 boneless
skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion
finely chopped
3 cloves garlic
minced
2 yellow amarillo peppers
chopped
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper
to taste
Fresh cilantro
for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until softened.
- Mix in the amarillo peppers and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and season with cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat, cover, and cook for 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in the heavy cream and cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
For a smoky flavor, consider adding a touch of smoked paprika. You can also serve this dish over rice or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Churu Chicken Amarillo, spicy Peruvian recipe, chicken recipe, amarillo peppers, creamy chicken