Creamy Poblano Chicken
Indulge in our creamy poblano chicken recipe that’s bursting with flavor! Perfect for any occasion—try it today and elevate your dinner game!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large poblano peppers
- 4 chicken breasts
- 3 tbsp olive oil or butter, divided
- 1/2 large onion, sliced
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken stock
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 cup packed cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Roast the poblano peppers over an open flame or under a broiler until charred. Place in a plastic bag to steam for easy peeling.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and sear until golden brown on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add remaining oil and sauté sliced onions and minced garlic until tender.
- Blend the roasted poblano, cilantro, salt, and chicken stock until smooth. Add this mixture back to the skillet along with heavy cream, lime juice, honey, and additional chicken stock.
- Return chicken to the skillet; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve over cilantro rice pilaf.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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