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Chicken Poblano Recipe

Chicken Poblano is a rich, creamy dish featuring seared chicken simmered in a smoky, poblano-infused sauce with onions, garlic, and a touch of lime and honey. Served over rice pilaf, pasta, or mashed potatoes, it delivers bold flavors with a perfect balance of heat and creaminess.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 440
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tbsp olive oil or butter, divided
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 large poblano peppers
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken stock plus a little bit more if needed
  • ¾ tsp kosher salt, divided
  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp honey
  • ½  large onion, sliced
  • 1 cup packed cilantro leaves
  • ¾ cup heavy cream

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Blender
  • Medium saucepan
  • Tongs
  • Instant-read thermometer

Method
 

  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat with butter or oil.
  2. Sear the chicken until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.
  3. Remove and set aside. In the same pan, add more butter or oil, then sauté onions and sliced poblanos for 5 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, blend roasted poblano with cilantro, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ½ cup chicken stock until smooth.
  5. Pour into the skillet along with the remaining stock, cream, lime juice, honey, and salt.
  6. Bring to a simmer, return the chicken, cover, and cook until it reaches 165°F.
  7. Adjust the sauce with a little stock if needed, then serve it warm with rice pilaf, pasta, or mashed potatoes.