This chipotle sauce recipe is so smooth, spicy, and smoky that it feels like a dream! It’s a blend of chipotle peppers, garlic, lime, and sour cream, offering a bold yet balanced taste. Perfect on tacos, sandwiches, grain bowls, or anything that can use a dip, dressing, or drizzle!
A Note From Kristen
If you’re as tired as I am of using the same old ranch or mayo for dips and dressings, then you’re here for a good reason! This chipotle sauce offers a creamy kick that instantly adds tons of flavor and flair to meals without being overwhelming. Plus, it’s so quick to whip up and keeps well in the refrigerator. Try this creamy sauce once, and you’ll always want to keep a jar on hand. Enjoy!
~Kristen
5-Stars From Our Readers
“This was DELICIOUS!! I had a rotisserie chicken to use up and decided to make burritos. I poured this sauce generously inside each one. My family couldn’t get enough. Three of us finished this whole sauce in one sitting. Amazing. Thank you for sharing the recipe.”
— Suzanne
Ingredient Notes
Please keep in mind that this is just a quick overview. Visit the full recipe for amounts and instructions!
How to Make Chipotle Crema
01
COMBINE
Combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, peppers, adobo sauce, lime juice, sweetener, garlic, salt, and smoked paprika in a blender or food processor.
02
BLEND
Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
03
REST AND SERVE
Let the sauce chill in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, if you can wait. Then drizzle, dip, or dollop as you like. Enjoy!
Serving Ideas
- Serve as a topping for tofu tacos.
- Drizzle over salads like Southwest Salad.
- Use as a falafel dressing.
- Use as a dip for smoky, purple sweet potato fries or air fryer French fries.
- Serve as a topping or dipping sauce for burritos.
- Drizzle on burrito bowls, fajitas, and nachos.
- Use as a spread for sandwiches and veggie burgers.
- Serve over grain or rice bowls.
- Use as a dip for raw veggies like carrot sticks, bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes.
Expert Tips
- As chipotle peppers pack a punch, you can start with a single pepper and then blend, taste, and increase the amount gradually if you are particularly sensitive to spice.
- Use a high-speed blender or food processor to make the sauce ultra-smooth.
- For the best body and richness, use full-fat mayonnaise and sour cream instead of low-fat versions.
- Try swapping half of the sour cream with plain Greek yogurt for a tangier base.
More Delicious Recipes with Chipotle Peppers
Chipotle Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ cup sour cream for vegan use plain plant-based sour cream or plain yogurt
- ¼ cup mayonnaise or vegan mayonnaise
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from the can of chipotles
- 1 tablespoon lime juice fresh or bottled
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey if not vegan
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Add the sour cream, mayo, peppers, adobo sauce, lime juice, sweetener, garlic, salt and smoked paprika to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth and creamy.
- Let the sauce sit in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld (if you can wait!).
- Drizzle, dip, or dollop as desired. Keeps in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Enjoy!
This was DELICIOUS!! I had a rotisserie chicken to use up and decided to make burritos. I poured this sauce generously inside each one. My family couldn’t get enough. Three of us finished this whole sauce in one sitting. Amazing. Thank you for sharing the recipe.
Hi, Suzanne! Thank you so much for stopping by! I’m so very happy you and your family enjoyed this recipe. I really appreciate you sharing here! 🙂