Pechugas Mision(Mission-Style Chicken Breasts)

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Pechugas Mision (Mission-Style Chicken Breasts)

Recipe By : KXTV-10 Noon News April 29, 1998
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Main Dishes Tex-Mex

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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---Chipotle Paste---
8 ounces dried chipotle chiles
6 cloves garlic -- peeled
1 cup corn oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
---Chicken Breasts---
4 whole skinless boneless chicken breasts -- halved
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 large white onion -- minced
2 cups sour cream
1/4 cup chipotle paste -- see recipe above
2 teaspoons bouillon powder
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
salt and pepper -- to taste

First, prepare chipotle paste. Soak chiles in water overnight. Drain, open
and remove seeds and veins. In a blender process chiles, garlic, salt and
pepper. Heat oil in a deep saucepan and fry mixture. Cook, stirring
constantly, until thick (about 1 hour). Remove from heat.

Once chipotle paste is finished cooking, prepare chicken breasts. Heat oil
in saucepan and saute onion. Season chicken breast with salt and pepper,
fry on both sides. Mix sour cream and chipotle paste. Add mixture to
saucepan. Add chicken bouillon powder and grated cheese. Cook for 10
minutes.

To serve, place chicken breast on plate, cover with sauce. Garnish with
steamed vegetables and refried beans sprinkled with cotija or Parmesan
cheese.

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