Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Chile Peppers Chipotle 30 Ways to Cook with Canned Chipotles in Adobo Sauce By Hayley Sugg Updated on June 30, 2021 Close Photo: Allrecipes Trusted Brands Found in the Hispanic section of your local grocery, chipotles in adobo are a small can that packs a big punch. Each can contains chipotles (which are actually smoked and dried jalapeños) that are rehydrated in a tangy tomato sauce. It's the perfect ingredient for adding a deep, smoky flavor and developing a good deal of heat in each dish. From traditional uses like tacos to unusual twists on mac and cheese, learn all the ways you can use chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. 01 of 31 Chipotle Shrimp and Rice Bowl View Recipe Knorr Chipotles and poblano peppers combine for this spicy shrimp and grain bowl that packs a punch. 02 of 31 Chipotle and Adobo Pickled Eggs View Recipe France C Add a smoky twist to tangy pickled eggs. "I absolutely love this recipe!" says Wanda, "Has heat and lots of flavor." 03 of 31 Spicy Chipotle Turkey Burgers View Recipe CookinBug Healthy ground turkey benefits from a hefty dose of chipotles and other spices. "These were the best turkey burgers I've yet to make!" says user Renee Ridgeway. 04 of 31 Stupendous Chipotle Black Bean Soup View Recipe Soup Loving Nicole Having a go-to black bean soup recipe is great for chilly evenings or when you need an easy dish to meal prep for the week. 05 of 31 Adobo Sirloin View Recipe SunnyByrd By marinating the sirloin for a few hours before grilling, you're guaranteed flavor in every bite. Serve the steak as is, or slice and put into your favorite fajita recipe. 06 of 31 Smoky Chipotle Mac and Cheese View Recipe RosaW Comforting mac and cheese gets a kick thanks to chipotle. User Cindy Devitt says, "This is the best mac and cheese ever." 07 of 31 Lisa's Favorite Carne Asada Marinade View Recipe Chris Flank steak becomes surprisingly tender after a day-long marinade in this citrus-y mixture. "Wow, this recipe is amazing!" says user calimomof4. "It is quickly becoming a weekend staple in our house." 08 of 31 Chipotle Mayo Relish View Recipe mommyluvs2cook Great for topping everything from fish tacos to black bean burgers, you'll always want a jar of this in your fridge. 09 of 31 Mashed Chipotle Sweet Potatoes View Recipe Rock_lobster Four ingredients are all you need to make this impressive and spicy side dish. 10 of 31 Chipotle Taco Burger View Recipe Soup Loving Nicole Combine two of your favorite foods into one irresistible dish. "I absolutely loved this," says user Buckwheat Queen. "I wanted tacos. He wanted burgers. We got both." 11 of 31 Chipotle Guacamole View Recipe SunnyByrd Creamy and cooling avocado is offset with fiery chipotles. Serve on a batch of tacos or with a side of chips. 12 of 31 Creamy Chipotle Tomato Bisque View Recipe Allrecipes Trusted Brands Way beyond your basic tomato soup, this recipe creates a velvety smooth texture that's packed with flavor. Reviewers say the soup is pretty spicy, so adjust the amount of peppers used for sensitive palates. 13 of 31 Grilled Fish Tacos with Chipotle-Lime Dressing View Recipe CookinBug Change up Taco Tuesday with this fish-based recipe. You'll end up wanting to drizzle the chipotle-lime dressing on everything. 14 of 31 Crispy Chipotle Roasted Smashed Potatoes View Recipe naples34102 All you need are four ingredients to create these perfectly spiced and crisped up potatoes. 15 of 31 Albondigas (Meatballs) en Chipotle View Recipe mmagda An interesting change up from regular weeknight meatball dishes, this Mexican-inspired recipe simmers them in a spiced tomato sauce. 16 of 31 Chipotle Shrimp Tacos View Recipe Soup Loving Nicole Make unbeatable tacos thanks to the combination of shrimp, bacon, and chipotle. "My husband cooked this tonight and it was AMAZING!" says user Rebecca. 17 of 31 Chipotle Ranch Dip View Recipe *Sherri* Upgrade tangy ranch by layering in lime juice, chipotle, and garlic. User Mrs.Humphreed says, "We can't get enough of this spicy delicious heavenly dip." 18 of 31 Chipotle Pineapple Ham View Recipe Sheila LaLonde Equal parts sweet and spicy, this chipotle pineapple ham will be the surprising star of your next holiday meal. 19 of 31 Chipotle Chicken Salad View Recipe Tammy Lynn Use up leftover chicken and leftover chipotles in this fiery chicken salad. It makes a perfect quick lunch wrap or snack with crackers. 20 of 31 Chipotle-Orange Shrimp View Recipe AllrecipesPhoto Chipotle and citrus are just meant to be paired together, as is apparent in this zesty shrimp dish. 21 of 31 Pumpkin Chipotle Soup View Recipe SunnyByrd Pureed pumpkin is the base for this silky smooth soup. User Sweet Apron says, "This is a delicious smoky and unexpected twist on basic pumpkin soup. 22 of 31 Spicy Chipotle Tuna View Recipe *Sherri* Tuna doesn't have to be boring, and this recipe's addition of both chipotle and ranch guarantees it will soon become a lunchtime favorite. 23 of 31 Pumpkin Chipotle Pasta Sauce View Recipe Paula Switch from traditional marinara or pesto to this surprisingly creamy and spicy sauce for pasta night. 24 of 31 Honey Chipotle Wing Sauce Glaze View Recipe Kat Give buffalo sauce a break and instead reach for this sweet and spicy sauce next time you cook up wings. 25 of 31 Spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup View Recipe Baking Nana This fiery tortilla soup benefits from a few decadent additions, including bacon, chipotles, and plenty of cheese. 26 of 31 Smokey Chipotle Meatloaf View Recipe SunnyByrd This spicy meatloaf is the gift that keeps on giving thanks to the delicious sandwiches any leftovers make. 27 of 31 Spicy Chipotle Grilled Shrimp View Recipe Soup Loving Nicole Just half an hour of marinating results in tender and flavor-packed shrimp that are ready for the grill. 28 of 31 Spicy Chipotle Lettuce Wraps View Recipe Buckwheat Queen Make a low-carb twist on tacos with these tasty lettuce wraps. Chipotle-spiced meat is paired with your favorite toppings for an unbeatable meal. 29 of 31 Quinoa with Chipotle-Lime Dressing View Recipe kmathers Delicious hot or cold, this grain salad makes a great packed lunch. 30 of 31 Spicy Chipotle Black-Eyed Peas View Recipe Nichele Use the slow cooker to serve up this smoky spin on vegetarian black-eyed peas. 31 of 31 State of Home Cooking: Appetite for Adventure and Cultural Heritage We're serving up and celebrating the biggest home-cooking trends from the most enthusiastic cooks we know: our community. We crunched the data from 1.2 billion annual Allrecipes.com visits and 2.5 billion annual page views. Then we dug even further, surveying Allrecipes cooks about what's in their carts and fridges, on their stovetops and tables, and on their minds. Appetite for Adventure and Cultural Heritage is just one of the topics they're most curious about. See more of the "State of Home Cooking" special report. Was this page helpful? 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