Chicken Breast with Poblano Chile Strips and Cream

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 2

Chicken Breast with Poblano Chile Strips and Cream, perfect for a cozy dinner

by The Chefin Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1/2 lb fresh poblano chile
	2 boneless chicken breast halves , with or without skin
	1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
	1 medium onion , halved lengthwise , then sliced lengthwise 1/4 inch thick
	1/4 cup creme fraiche or 1/4 cup sour cream

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

601

Sugar

Fat

47.2g

Chicken Breast with Poblano Chile Strips and Cream is a cozy dinner that makes for perfect comfort food. The mild, sweet heat of poblano chiles blends in harmony with the tender and juicy chicken breast, creating a dish that is both satisfying and delicious. The creamy sauce made with onion and creme fraiche/sour cream binds the flavors together for that satisfying finishing touch. With this recipe, you get to enjoy a restaurant-quality meal right in your home with quick and easy preparation.

Instructions

1.	Char poblano chiles directly over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides.
2.	Enclose in plastic bag; let stand 10 minutes.
3.	Peel chiles, seed, and cut into thin strips.
4.	Preheat oven to 350°F.
5.	Sprinkle chicken with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
6.	Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
7.	Add chicken and sauté until brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
8.	Transfer chicken to ovenproof dish.
9.	Wipe out skillet.
10.	Add 1/2 tablespoon olive oil to same skillet; heat over medium-high heat.
11.	Add onion and sauté until tender and golden brown, about 6 minutes.
12.	Add chiles and stir 1 minute.
13.	Add creme fraiche or sour cream; stir until heated through.
14.	Adjust seasoning to taste with salt and pepper.
15.	Spoon chile mixture over chicken. Bake until heated through, about 10 minutes.

PROS

The sweet and spicy combination of poblano chile strips and cream makes this dish rich and flavorful.

Chicken is a good source of protein, satiating and filling you up for longer.

This meal brings together a variety of textures and flavors to give you a complete sensory experience.

CONS

The added cream makes this dish high in calories and fat, so it’s best to enjoy this as an occasional treat.

The dish can’t be served cold and needs to be prepared freshly every time to get the best experience.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish offers high nutritional benefits with the intake of chicken, poblano chile strips, and onion.
The dish is a good protein source and provides antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals for overall well-being.