Chicken in Poblano Sauce
A rich and comforting meal, this velvety Chicken in Poblano Sauce brings together tender strips of chicken bathed in a vibrant green sauce made with smoky roasted poblanos and creamy dairy goodness. Serve it over fluffy white rice, and you’ve got a dish that feels like home with every spoonful.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons salt, divided
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1½ pounds chicken breast strips
- 4 large roasted and peeled poblano chiles, seeds removed
- 2 tablespoons Crystal unsalted butter
- ¾ cup sliced white onion
- 3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
- ½ cup Crystal Sour Cream
- ⅓ cup fresh cilantro
- ¾ cup Crystal Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1 cup Crystal Milk, divided
- ¾ cup yellow or white frozen corn
- Cooked white rice for serving
Products used
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Whole Milk
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Unsalted Butter
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Heavy Cream
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Sour Cream
Directions
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Step 1
Combine 1 teaspoon salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small bowl. Stir to combine. Sprinkle on chicken breast strips evenly. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
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Step 2
Slice roasted poblano chiles into strips. Reserve ½ cup for garnish. -
Step 3
Heat butter in a large pan. Add onion; cook for 5 minutes or until tender. Add poblano chile strips and chopped garlic. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Let cool for 5 minutes and transfer to a blender.
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Step 4
Add sour cream, cilantro, heavy whipping cream and ½ cup milk. Blend until smooth.
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Step 5
In the same skillet, cook chicken over medium heat; 10 minutes. Add ½ cup corn and remaining milk; stir. Pour in blended poblano sauce. Season with remaining salt. Cook until heated through, for about 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Garnish with remaining poblano chile strips and remaining corn. Serve over white rice.
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Recipe & Photos: Ericka Sanchez / Nibbles & Feasts
