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    Home » Main Dish » The BEST Chipotle Cream sauce

    Published: Apr 28, 2022 · Modified: Oct 1, 2022 by Desarae

    The BEST Chipotle Cream sauce

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    This is the BEST creamy chipotle sauce. Its easy, versatile and one of favorite condiments to keep on hand! It's great for dipping and for spicing up your favorite tacos & bowls or just for dipping!

    three tacos with creamy chipotle sauce drizzled over

    What is a creamy chipotle sauce?

    Chipotle sauce is made from chipotle peppers in adobo sauce combined with Mexican spices, creamy dressings like mayonnaise and sour cream, combined a bit of lime juice. Its the best! This recipe is a copycat of one of our favorite Southern California restaurants Rubios. They use it on many of their dishes.

    Why chipotle sauce works?

    While we love to drench our tacos in creamy chipotle sauce there are a few other reasons we love it!

    • Its fast and easy to make.
    • It can be used in many different dishes such as tacos, bowls, burritos or even a dipping sauce for chips, French fries or sweet potato fires.
    • It takes a boring, standard chicken taco up to a gourmet taco in minutes!
    Jar pouring creamy chipotle sauce over a chicken taco
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    WHAT ARE CHIPOTLE PEPPERS IN ADOBO SAUCE?

    The secret to this homemade sauce is chipotle peppers in adobo. Chipotle peppers are red jalapeños that have been smoked and dried. And the adobo is a velvety, tangy, and sweet sauce made from dried chili peppers.

    Together, they make for a zesty, spicy, flavorful pair, which is why they’re sold in jars that way. You can use the chipotle peppers for an intense smoky heat. Or use a tablespoon of the sauce for a subtle, fiery sweetness.

    three tacos with creamy chipotle sauce drizzled over

    About the ingredients

    While you probably have most the ingredients in your pantry or fridge the one you will specifically need to make this taco sauce stand out is the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.

    You can find chipotle peppers in adobo sauce in the Mexican food isle.

    Ingredients in bowls on a tray to make chipotle sauce

    How to make creamy chipotle sauce

    Combine your mayo, sour cream (you can also sub this for Mexican crema), spices, cilantro, adobo sauce and lime juice in a large bowl. Blend or stir to combine.

    four photos showing ingredients added to bowl

    PRO TIP: Adobo sauce is spicy. If you don't want too much spice then just add the sauce. If you like a little heat add more or blend a pepper.

    How do I get completely smooth sauce?

    You will want to blend or use a food processor for your chipotle sauce if you don't want to have cilantro leaves. If you are putting in some chipotle peppers you will also want those blended before you serve.

    four photos showing ingredients added to bowl

    How do I serve chipotle cream sauce?

    Our favorite way is to load the chipotle sauce on grilled chicken tacos, taco salads or dip tortilla chip in it. We have also put it in burritos and on burrito bowls.

    four photos adding layers of taco, lettuce, salsa and chipotle cream sauce to tacos

    Serve Chipotle cream sauce with

    • gaucamole- this guacamole recipe has legit won awards. Its amazing, and easy to make.
    • fresh salsa - one of our most popular recipes. You will want to drink it!
    • sweet potato fries- air fried or baked you can never go wrong with fries!
    Three tacos loaded with chicken, lettuce and drenched in a creamy chipotle sauce

    FAQ's

    How do I store leftovers?

    You can store leftovers in a dressing bottle or any airtight container. It will keep in the fridge for 7-10 days.

    What do I do with the leftover chipotles in the can?

    If you want you can transfer the leftovers in the can to an air tight container and store in the fridge. Or try this Chipotle Salsa. Or discard them.

    Can I substitute ingredients?

    If you are looking for a lower fat alternative you can try subbing sour cream for greek yogurt. And mayo for a light mayo. Remember altering ingredients will always slightly change the taste. But this combo would work.

    Three tacos loaded with chicken, lettuce and drenched in a creamy chipotle sauce

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    Creamy Chipotle Sauce

    Delicious creamy chipotle sauce perfect of topping on dishes or dipping fries in!
    5 from 7 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes
    Servings: 12 servings
    Calories: 93kcal
    Author: Kadee & Desarae

    Ingredients

    Creamy Chipotle Sauce

    • ½ cup Mayo
    • ½ cup Sour Cream
    • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
    • 2 limes, juiced
    • 2-3 Tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
    • 2 Tablespoon of adobe sauce from a can of chipotle peppers in adobe sauce Add more, or blend chipotle pepper for added heat.
    • 2 Tablespoon milk
    • 1 tsp salt

    Instructions

    Creamy Chipotle Sauce

    • Wisk together ingredients. If you want to add peppers or completely smooth sauce I recommend blending ingredients together.
    • Serve over tacos, burritos, dip chips or fries in. This chipotle sauce is very versatile!

    Notes

    Chicken Seasoning
    • 4 chicken breasts
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon cumin
    • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
    • 1 teaspoon chili powder
    • ½ teaspoon chipotle powder
    • juice from one lime
    Toss all ingredients in a ziplock bag and marinate for 30 minutes.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 93kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 869mg | Potassium: 27mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 82IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Jason Poindexter says

      July 20, 2022 at 8:14 am

      5 stars
      Great recipe. Served it last night and all the guests loved it on their tacos!

      Reply
    2. Jacquie Ghormley says

      August 06, 2021 at 10:48 am

      Do you have a recipe for Rubio's Fish Taco Sauce? I have had them in Arizona and love them! However I live in Oregon and nothing here is close!

      Reply
      • Kadee says

        August 06, 2021 at 7:23 pm

        Yes! We have our beer batter fish taco recipe.

        Reply
    3. Aileen Guillory says

      August 09, 2016 at 2:48 pm

      Oh delicioso indeed ? thank you!

      Reply
    4. Gabby says

      April 02, 2016 at 8:19 pm

      Sorry *type

      Reply
    5. Gabby says

      April 02, 2016 at 8:18 pm

      I know this might seem like a silly question but what time of cheese did you use?

      Reply
      • Desarae says

        April 05, 2016 at 1:42 pm

        Hey Gabby! I just use whatever I have on hand- most likely a cheddar :)

        Reply
      • Ilikegrapes says

        July 31, 2022 at 4:05 pm

        5 stars
        Use a queso fresco, very tasty.

        Reply
    6. Jamie says

      August 03, 2014 at 1:20 pm

      I used to work at Rubios a decade ago and while I dont remember specifics, I know it used to be made with mayo and yogurt. I live out of state now so im excited to make this. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Desarae says

        August 03, 2014 at 3:44 pm

        That is awesome insider info!! maybe I'll have to try out adding yogurt! thanks :)

        Reply
    7. Kelia Dean says

      July 21, 2014 at 4:31 pm

      Do you use any seasoning on the chicken?

      Reply
      • Desarae says

        July 31, 2014 at 11:50 pm

        I just use a little salt and pepper to season the chicken. There is a lot of flavor in te Sacos and sauces I didn't think my chicken needed anything else.

        Reply
    8. Marianne says

      May 18, 2014 at 4:27 pm

      Thank you so much for this recipe!!! I live in San Diego and love the Rubio's tacos!! YUM I have made your recipe once and am making for a second time tonight. I do everything exactly as written with one exception. I do Guac rather than Avocados using El Nopalito Salsa as a base :-) Local salsa is soooo good!

      Reply

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