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Creamy Poblano Chicken is a delicious dish inspired by Maxican’s. This rich creamy delicious sauces dish with a high burst of flavour is very yummy. It has a smoky taste with creamy sauce making it the favourite of every family. It’s perfect to prepare at any night in the week and very simple and easy to make ready.
RECIPE INGREDIENTS
To make this delightful creamy poblano chicken recipe, you will need the following ingredients:
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 large poblano peppers
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
MEASURES & PRECAUTIONS
- Make sure the Chicken breasts are of even sizes and similar in cutting for perfect cooking.
- The best is to use gloves for marinating and other tasks that avoid irritation from poblano peppers.
- Must take care of the quantity of broth and heavy creams accurately to make the recipe perfect for every kind of eater.
Creamy Poblano Chicken Recipe
INGREDIENTS NOTES
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To get the smoky flavour it is good to roast the peppers.
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Add some cream to get rich creamy texture to the sauce.
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For creamy and melted topping better is to use shredded cheese on it.
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
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For charred skin roast the poblano peppers over an open flame, and steam them in the plastic bag for 10 to 12 minutes, then remove the charred skin, also seeds then chop it.
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For 35 minutes cook the chopped onion and garlic in the heated olive oil that is in the pan or in skillet.
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Now add the chicken breasts in the pan or skillet for cooking for 1 hour from each side until it goes golden brown and cooked properly. Then remove the pan or skillet and set aside.
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In the same pan add some chicken seasoned water and every bit of browned by scraping it from bottom of the pan. Then stir in the heavy cream to get tenderness.
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Add the chopped poblano peppers in the sauce and then cook upto 5 to 10 minutes until sauce get thick and creamy.
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Again add chicken to the skillet or pan and add sauce over the top. And sprinkle with shredded cheese and cook for 2 to 3 minutes to get melted cheese topping.
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Sprinkle the fresh garnish over the food prepared in the pan.
RECIPE TIPS & VARIATIONS
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To get extra ordinary flavour and taste, marinate the chicken in lemon juice and spices for 1hour before the cooking, it will help to go taste inside the pieces. It’s best to make the straight cuts over the pieces.
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For less calories version of recipe you can remove the heavy cream with lighter option.
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You can add some corn and black beans to the sauce for good texture which seems flavourful.
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Serve this food with rice, or a side of vegetables for a perfect meal.
EQUIPMENT
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Large skillet
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Tongs or spatula
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Measuring cups and spoons
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Knife and cutting board
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Roasting tool (flame or broiler)
Note
SERVING TIPS 💡
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You can serve these creamy poblano Chicken with the maxican rice or warm tortillas.
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Garnish with extra chopped cilantro and a lime wedge for added freshness.
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Pair with a light Mexican beer or a refreshing iced tea.
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