CHILES EN NOGADA (STUFFED POBLANO CHILE PEPPERS)

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A savory/sweet stuffing of chicken, raisins, walnuts, sugar and spices fills these chile peppers with flavor. Topped with a creamy goat cheese sauce and garnished with fresh chopped cilantro, this dish is a treat for both eyes and palette. Muy sabroso (very flavorful)!

Provided by Lucy Loo

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 (4 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
1 onion, halved
2 carrots, peeled
1 stalk celery
1 clove garlic, peeled
12 fresh poblano chile peppers - cleaned, roasted and peeled
1 white onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
4 ounces raisins
4 ounces brown sugar
4 ounces walnuts
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 bay leaves
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons tomato paste
4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
8 ounces soft goat cheese
1 cup sour cream
8 ounces walnuts
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¾ teaspoon white sugar
½ bunch cilantro, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a large pot with the halved onion, two carrots, one stalk celery, and 1 clove garlic, and cover with water. Boil until done. Slice meat into bite-sized pieces.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, saute onion and garlic until soft, then add chicken, raisins, brown sugar, 4 ounces walnuts, pepper and bay leaves. Mix together and saute for 3 to 5 minutes, then stir in vinegar, cilantro and tomato paste; reduce heat to low and let all simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Cut a slit in each chile pepper along one side, lengthwise, so that they can be reconstructed after they are stuffed. Stuff each chile pepper with cooled chicken mixture and place in preheated oven to keep warm.
  • To Make Sauce: In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the cream cheese, goat cheese, sour cream, 8 ounces walnuts, nutmeg and granulated sugar. Heat, stirring, for 5 to 7 minutes. When blended together, pour sauce over warm chile peppers and garnish with fresh chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 942.3 calories, Carbohydrate 30.3 g, Cholesterol 152.9 mg, Fat 81 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 28.7 g, SaturatedFat 31.4 g, Sodium 375.2 mg, Sugar 18.7 g

Mawliid Yare
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This dish was delicious! The poblano peppers were tender and the filling was flavorful. The walnut sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall, I really enjoyed this dish.


Francisca Belen
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it! The poblano peppers were perfectly roasted and the filling was so flavorful. I especially loved the walnut sauce. It was creamy and rich, and it really brought the whole dish together.


Looks Joseph
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but other than that, it was delicious. The poblano peppers were tender and the filling was flavorful. I would recommend using a milder pepper if you don't like spicy food.


Sankor Shil
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I'm not a huge fan of poblano peppers, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm glad I did! The peppers were perfectly roasted and the filling was so flavorful. I especially loved the walnut sauce. It was creamy and rich, and it really bro


seth Ogelvie
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! I used a combination of ground beef and pork for the filling, and it turned out perfectly. The poblano peppers were a bit spicy, but the sweetness of the sauce helped to balance it out. I


John just Gfh
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This dish was an absolute delight! The combination of sweet, savory, and slightly spicy flavors was perfect. The poblano peppers were tender and flavorful, and the filling was rich and creamy. I especially loved the contrast between the crispy walnut