"Pollo poblano" is a traditional dish from the Mexican state of Puebla that consists of chicken breast in a creamy poblano pepper sauce. This mouthwatering dish is one of the most popular chicken recipes in Mexican cuisine. The sauce is made with poblano peppers, which are mild and have a slightly smoky flavor. The chicken is usually cooked in a skillet and then simmered in the sauce until it is tender and juicy. "Pollo poblano" is typically served with rice, beans, or tortillas.
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CREAMY POBLANO CHICKEN
If you guys are sick of average chicken dinner after average chicken dinner, let me introduce you to our new best friend: Creamy Poblano Chicken with Cilantro Rice Pilaf. We sear chicken breasts in a little bit of butter, then simmer them in a ridiculously delicious poblano cream sauce studded with caramelized onions and sliced poblano peppers.
Provided by Nicole
Categories Main Course
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Slice one poblano pepper into thin strips.
- Roast the other pepper: If you have a gas stove, turn the burner on and keep the pepper over the flame until it chars - you want it black on all sides. If you don't have a gas stove, turn your broiler on and roast the pepper on the top rack until it is blackened on all sides. Once the pepper is roasted, transfer to a large plastic baggie or a bowl covered with plastic wrap and let steam while you sear the chicken. Once they've sat for about 10 minutes, pull them out and peel the skin off. Take out the membranes and seeds as well.
- While the peppers steam: Heat a large skillet over a medium heat. Add two tablespoons butter or olive oil. Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepepr. Once the skillet is hot, add the chicken. Sear until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes. Flip and do the same on the other side. Sear until cooked through, another 3-4 minutes. Take the chicken out and set aside. Don't worry if the chicken is not cooked through, it will simmer in the sauce later to finish cooking.
- Once the chicken is seared, remove from the pan, and add remaining tablespoon of olive oil or butter to the pan. Add the onions and sliced peppers (the sliced peppers you did not roast and steam). Saute for about 5 minutes until softened. Season with a little salt . Add the garlic and cook another minute.
- While the veggies cook, transfer the ROASTED poblano pepper to a blender along with cilantro, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 cup chicken stock. Blend until smooth. Pour the pureed pepper mixture back into the skillet with the sliced peppers, onions, and garlic. Stir in the remaining 1/2 cup chicken stock, cream, lime juice, honey, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Add the chcken breasts back to the skillet with the sauce, cover and simmer until the chicken is cooked through. It should read 165 degrees on an instant read thermomter. If needed, add a little bit more chicken stock to loosen the sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve over rice pilaf, pasta, or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 chicken breast with sauce and rice pilaf, Calories 438 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 32 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Sodium 788 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g
CHICKEN WITH POBLANO CREAM SAUCE
Based on a Mexican classic, this recipe can be made as mild or as spicy as you like. Serve with plain white rice; stir in some chopped cilantro for added flavor.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Roast chile over a gas burner or under the broiler, until charred all over. Wrap in paper towel; steam 5 minutes. Rub off skin; remove seeds and ribs. Chop coarsely.
- Heat 1 tablespoon canola oil in a small saucepan over medium heat; add onion and garlic; cook until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Add chile and cream.
- Puree in blender; add water if too thick. Season with salt and pepper.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat remaining tablespoon canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden and juices run clear, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Serve with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 g, Fat 15 g, Protein 28 g
CHICKEN WITH CREAMY POBLANO SAUCE
This Chicken with Creamy Poblano Sauce is another excellent and delicious way to cook Poblano peppers, besides using them to make the famous "Chiles Rellenos," the stuffed peppers, or for rajas con crema, Poblano strips with cream. I hope you enjoy this delicious recipe.
Provided by Mely Martínez
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Turn on your oven-broiler to the high setting in preparation to roast the peppers, onion, and garlic. As I mentioned in my notes, you do not need to use your oven to roast the peppers and the other ingredients if you have a gas stove, you can even roast them over a regular griddle. If you use this oven version, take advantage and also use the hot oven to warm other foods.
- Place the poblano peppers, onion slices, and garlic clove on a baking sheet covered with aluminum foil, roast for about 2 minutes per side. Remove garlic promptly since it will be ready quickly.
- Remove from oven and lightly wrap with the aluminum foil for about 5 minutes.
- Season chicken breast with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large frying pan, once it is hot add the chicken breast to cook about 3-4 minutes per side. The cooking time will depend on the thickness of the chicken cutlets. Do not overcook, since they will keep cooking with the Poblano salsa. Remove from the frying pan, place on a plate and cover with aluminum foil.
- Clean peppers removing the charred skins, open the peppers by making a slit from top to bottom and remove the seeds and veins. Reserve one half of one pepper and cut into small strips.
- Place the rest of the peppers, white onion, garlic, heavy cream, milk, and chicken bouillon in your blender. Process until you have a beautiful creamy sauce.
- Melt butter in the same frying pan, and pour the sauce. Gently simmer on a medium heat, allow cooking for 5 minutes, adding the chicken, and keep cooking for another 5-6 minutes. Keep the heat low to avoid the creamy sauce from curdling.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 4 oz, Calories 484 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 36 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, Cholesterol 165 mg, Sodium 1121 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g
CREAMY POBLANO CHICKEN
This recipe was originally served over cornbread waffles, which were a real big pain to make. Make cornbread instead! It's just as good and definitely gives you something to soak up the gravy !!!!
Provided by Toby Jermain
Categories Chicken
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Prepare biscuits, and bake while fixing chicken.
- Melt butter in a Dutch oven or large heavy saucepan.
- Add onion, poblanos, and garlic, and saute for 5 minutes.
- Add chicken, salt, and pepper, and cook, stirring often, for 8-10 minutes or until chicken is done.
- Stir in soup and sour cream.
- Add cheese, and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, for an additional 7-8 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Serve over Cornbread Biscuits.
- Cornbread Biscuits: Stir together the first 5 ingredients in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, stir together egg, milk, melted butter, and corn.
- When combined, add to dry mixture, and stir just until dry ingredients are moistened.
- Pour into a well greased 10" pie plate or 9x9" square pan.
- Score into wedges or squares, and bake in a preheated 375 degree F oven for 15-20 minutes or until done and golden brown.
CREAMY POBLANO CHICKEN & PASTA
Add extreme deliciousness to your next chicken-and-pasta night with an easy-to-make sauce starring roasted poblano chiles and cream cheese sauce.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 35m
Yield Makes 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Blend broth, chiles and cream cheese in blender until smooth; set aside. Cook spaghetti in large pot as directed on package.
- Meanwhile, cook chicken, onions and garlic salt in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 5 to 7 min. or until chicken is lightly browned, stirring frequently. Stir in cream cheese sauce; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 5 to 7 min. or until chicken is done and sauce is heated through, stirring occasionally.
- Drain spaghetti; return to pot. Add sauce; mix lightly. Spoon onto platter; top with remaining ingredients.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Sodium 520 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 36 g
CHICKEN WITH POBLANO CREAM SAUCE
Some call it chicken with poblano cream sauce. Others call it chicken rajas con crema. We call it a 25-minute dish that'll please the whole family.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook onions and peppers in hot oil in large skillet on medium heat 12 to 15 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, mix garlic powder and pepper; sprinkle over chicken. Cook in separate nonstick skillet on medium heat 6 to 7 min. on each side or until done (165ºF).
- Add cheese to vegetables in skillet; cook and stir 3 to 5 min. or until melted. Remove from heat. Stir in sour cream. Serve over chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Sodium 150 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 29 g
CHICKEN WITH POBLANO CREAM SAUCE
Steps:
- Roast the chile over a gas burner or under the broiler, until charred all over. Wrap in a paper towel; steam for 5 minutes. Rub off the skin; remove the seeds and ribs. Chop coarsely.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the canola oil in a small saucepan over medium heat; add the onion and garlic; cook until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the chile and cream. 3 Purée in a blender; add water if too thick. Season with salt and pepper.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat the remaining tablespoon canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until it is golden and the juices run clear, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Serve with the sauce.
POLLO CON MOLE POBLANO - CHICKEN IN MOLE SAUCE
Serve this famous Mexican dish with serve the dish with rice, homemade pork tamales, picadillo, flour tortillas, and a salad of tossed greens and tomatoes. From Texas Highways.
Provided by Molly53
Categories Chicken
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat a shallow layer of oil in a very large skillet, or use two skillets.
- Brown chicken in oil on both sides; add water to cover and simmer 30 minutes.
- While chicken is cooking, make the sauce by placing all remaining ingredients (except bay leaf) in a blender and processing until smooth.
- When chicken is done, drain broth and reserve.
- Add 1 to 1 1/2 cup of broth to sauce.
- Blend, pour over chicken in skillet, add bay leaf, and cook on low heat for 35 more minutes.
Tips:
- Choose the right poblano peppers: Look for peppers that are dark green and have smooth, unblemished skin. Avoid peppers that are wrinkled or have brown spots.
- Roast the poblano peppers properly: Roasting the poblano peppers brings out their smoky flavor. Make sure to roast them until the skin is charred and blistered.
- Use a good quality chicken broth: The chicken broth is the base of the sauce, so it's important to use a good quality broth. Look for a broth that is made with real chicken and has a rich flavor.
- Don't overcook the chicken: Overcooked chicken is tough and dry. Cook the chicken until it is just cooked through, about 10 minutes per side.
- Serve the pollo poblano with your favorite sides: Pollo poblano is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of sides. Some popular sides include rice, beans, tortillas, and salad.
Conclusion:
Pollo poblano is a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The combination of roasted poblano peppers, creamy sauce, and tender chicken is sure to please everyone at the table. With a little planning and preparation, you can have this dish on the table in under an hour. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting Mexican dish to try, give pollo poblano a try. You won't be disappointed!
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