Creamy Poblano Chicken Food

SLOW-COOKER POBLANO CHICKEN

Steps:

• Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
• In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chiles, onions and garlic; cook over medium heat 6 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender. Spoon mixture into slow cooker.
• In same skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned. Spoon into slow cooker. Stir in salt, pepper and taco seasoning mix until well blended.
• Cover; cook on Low heat setting 2 to 3 hours or until chicken is no longer pink in center (165°F). Stir in whipping cream. Cover; cook about 15 minutes longer or until thoroughly heated.

CREAMY POBLANO CHICKEN

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.

CHICKEN IN POBLANO CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place poblano and serrano chiles onto the prepared baking sheet with cut sides down.
• Broil until the skin of the chiles has blackened and blistered, 5 to 8 minutes. Place blackened chiles into a resealable plastic bag. Let peppers steam and cool while you prepare the chicken.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; cook until golden and juices run clear, 15 to 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Place chicken in the greased baking dish.
• Peel skin off the chiles and discard. Place chiles in a blender with sour cream, water, bouillon, and garlic. Blend very well. Pour the poblano cream over the chicken in the dish. Cover with aluminum foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven until sauce thickens, about 45 minutes. Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes.

CHICKEN WITH POBLANO CREAM SAUCE

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.

POBLANO CHICKEN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the chicken breasts in the skillet. Mix in the poblano peppers, jalapeno peppers, and garlic. Squeeze the juice from one lime half over the chicken, and place the lime peel and pulp into the skillet. Cover, and simmer 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken juices run clear. Remove from heat, cool, and cut chicken into cubes.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Melt 1/4 cup butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Gradually stir in the flour and half-and-half. Mix in the cilantro, mushrooms, sour cream, and juice of remaining lime half. Cook and stir 10 minutes, until mushrooms are tender.
• Line the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish with 6 tortillas. Arrange 1/2 the chicken and pepper mixture over the tortillas. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese, and cover with remaining tortillas. Layer with remaining chicken and pepper mixture, and pour the cilantro sauce evenly over the casserole. Top with remaining cheese.
• Bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until cheese is melted and lightly browned.

CHICKEN WITH CREAMY POBLANO SAUCE

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.

CREAMY POBLANO MACARONI & CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cook Macaroni as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, blend Neufchatel, chicken broth and chiles in blender until smooth; pour into saucepan. Cook on medium-low heat 5 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
• Drain macaroni; use to prepare Dinner as directed on package, following the less-fat directions. Spoon into serving dish.
• Top with chicken, poblano sauce and cilantro.

CHICKEN WITH POBLANO PEPPERS AND CREAM

Steps:

• Peppers: Roast the poblano peppers until all sides are blackened. If you have a gas stove, place them right on the burner over medium-low heat, turning and re-positioning until the are blistered and black on all sides. If not, place directly under a broiler or on a grill. Put into a bowl and cover with plastic wrap so they can steam for 5-10 minutes before peeling. Cut and proceed with the recipe or refrigerate until needed.
• Chicken: Let the chicken come to temperature on the counter for about 20 minutes. Place a stainless steal or non-stick skillet and 2 teaspoons of the oil over medium high heat (NOT A CAST IRON SKILLET.) Blot the chicken dry, massage with the remaining teaspoon of oil and season with salt and pepper. When pan is hot, cook the chicken 4-6 minutes per side or until an instant read thermometer registers 160. Remove the chicken to a plate and tent with foil.
• Sauce: Turn the heat down to medium and saute the onions and garlic for about 1 minute. Remove the pan from the heat and add the wine. Place the pan back over the heat and cook until most of the wine has evaporated, scraping up any browned bits left from the chicken. Add the cream, poblano peppers and cumin. Cook until the cream has thickened to your liking keeping in mind that it will become even thicker as it cools. Taste the sauce and adjust salt and pepper as necessary. Serve over the chicken.
• Variation: If you'd like, add the cooked onion and garlic, poblano peppers and cream to a blender and blend until smooth. Return to the pan, add the cumin and cook until thickened. If it becomes too thick, add a little chicken broth. Salt and pepper to taste.

CREAMY CHICKEN WITH ROASTED POBLANOS

Steps:

• Blend broth, cream cheese and 1/3 cup pomegranate seeds in blender until smooth; strain.
• Cook chicken in large skillet on medium heat 10 min. or until evenly browned on both sides, turning occasionally. Add chiles and ham; cook 2 min.
• Pour cream cheese mixture over ingredients in skillet; cover. Cook on medium-low heat 15 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF).
• Top with remaining pomegranate seeds.

CREAMY POBLANO CHICKEN WITH CORNBREAD WAFFLES

Steps:

• In Dutch oven, melf butter over medium heat. Add onions, poblanos, & garlic. Saute for 5 minutes, or until soft. Add chicken, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring often, 8-10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Stir in soup and sour cream until smooth. Stir in cheese, cook & stir until melted and smooth. Serve over Cornbread Waffles.
• To prepare waffles, Combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Stir in egg, milk, and melted butter, stirring just until just moistened. Batter will be somewhat lumpy.
• Bake batter in a lightly buttered, preheated waffle iron until golden brown & crispy.

CREAMY ROASTED POBLANO DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°
• Set aside 1 garlic clove. Place poblano peppers, onion, and the remaining garlic cloves on a large baking sheet.
• Brush the peppers with 1 tablespoon olive oil, and toss onions and garlic in the remaining tablespoon.
• Place in the oven to roast for 20-25 minutes, until all vegetables are tender and cooked through.
• Once the roasted vegetables are cooled down enough to touch, place all in a food processor, along with the reserved fresh garlic clove.
• Pulse a few times to combine.
• Add sour cream and salt and pepper to taste. Process until fully combined.
• Serve dip warm or cold. It's delicious warm with or on tacos or taquitos, and excellent cold as a tasty guac alternative with chips.

CREAMY POBLANO CHICKEN

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.

POBLANO CREAM SAUCE RECIPE

Steps:

• Slice the poblano peppers in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides. Remove the stems. Set them onto a baking sheet and bake them at 350 degrees F for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the skins char and bubble.
• Remove from heat and place them into a paper bag or plastic baggie. The heat will steam them and loosen the skins.
• Peel away the skins and place the roasted peppers into a food processor with the remaining ingredients.
• Process until nice and smooth.
• Adjust for salt and serve as desired. Enjoy!

CHICKEN POBLANO SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat your broiler to 500F and place an oven rack on the top rung. Line a baking sheet with foil for easier cleanup.
• To the baking sheet, add the tomatillos, poblanos, and broil them for 5 minutes. Tip - Start working on the soup when the vegetables are roasting.
• Flip, and broil on the other side until blackened, about 5 minutes more. Tip - You may want to take the tomatillos out early as they will blacker faster than the poblanos.
• When blackened, using tongs, immediately add the poblanos to a gallon-sized zip to bag and seal it.
• Add the tomatillos to the canister of a high-speed blender and blend until chunky; set aside.
• After the poblanos have steamed for about 5 minutes in the bag, open it, and remove one poblano. Take the stem off, open it up with a knife, scrape out the seeds, and the slice vertically into thin strips.
• Repeat with the other two poblanos; set aside cleaned and sliced poblanos.
• To a large Dutch oven or similar heavy-bottomed stock pot, add the olive oil, onion, and saute for about 5 minutes over medium-high heat or until the onion ins beginning to soften; stir intermittently.
• Add the garlic, and cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant; stir nearly constantly.
• Add the broth, diced tomatoes, chicken, corn, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, add in the blended tomatillos, the sliced poblanos, and simmer uncovered for about 15 to 20 minutes.
• Taste your soup. If it needs anything to help balance the flavors, add it now. Salt and pepper are likely necessary. If it tastes at all flat or dull, you likely need salt. Plus, garnishing with a hearty squeeze of lime juice really helps do wonder for the flavors.
• Garnish with limes/lime juice, cilantro, avocado, and crema. All garnishes are optional however not really on the lime juice and cilantro; they are more fundamental than optional.
• Serve immediately. Soup will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 4 months. Reheat gently in the microwave or as desired.