chicken breasts in poblano sauce

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30 Pinches
cordova, TN
Updated on Dec 29, 2009
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 - poblano chiles, seeded and sliced into 1/4
  • 1 - onion, halved lengthwise, cut into 1/4" slices
  • 4 - chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
  • - salt and pepper
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 pound monterey jack cheese, grated

How To Make chicken breasts in poblano sauce

  • Step 1
    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Step 2
    Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large skillet.
  • Step 3
    Add the poblanos and onion and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, about 10 minutes.
  • Step 4
    Meanwhile, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a large heavy skillet.
  • Step 5
    Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and add them to the skillet.
  • Step 6
    Cook over moderately high heat until browned, about 5 minutes per side.
  • Step 7
    Arrange the chicken in a baking dish large enough to hold them in a single layer.
  • Step 8
    Transfer the cooked poblano mixture to a blender with the sour cream and milk; puree until smooth.
  • Step 9
    Season with salt and pepper.
  • Step 10
    Pour the sauce over the chicken and sprinkle the cheese on top.
  • Step 11
    Bake for about 25 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling and the chicken is cooked through.

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Category: Chicken
Culture: Mexican

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