Poblano Chicken
Source of Recipe
chef2chef
List of Ingredients
- 4 medium poblano chilies, seeded and chopped
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 T butter
- 1 T flour
- 1 cup Mexican crema or heavy cream
- salt to taste
- 4 chicken breast halves, skinless, boneless
- 1 cup Manchego, jack or gouda cheese
Instructions
- Puree the chiles in blender with the milk till smooth.
- In saucepan, melt 2 T of the butter, add flour and brown lightly. Add the chile puree, stirring with a whisk until smooth. Add the cream, stirring constantly over low heat until it just begins to bubble.
- Remove from the heat and add salt to taste. (This sauce may be made one day ahead and chilled.)
- Melt the remaining 2 T butter in a skillet and saute chicken breasts until nicely browned. Turn and saute on the second side for just a minute or two.
- Place them in a buttered baking dish. Pour the poblano cream sauce over all and top with grated cheese. Bake uncovered in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes. The cheese should be golden and bubbly.
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