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Creamy poblano chicken and peppers in a cast iron skillet with lime wedges and cilantro.

Creamy Poblano Chicken Recipe

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Tamara Andersen
A lightly spicy Mexican-inspired chicken recipe with a creamy sauce that is sure to delight!
5 from 2 votes

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 260 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 5 poblano peppers, roasted, stemmed, and seeded - divided use
  • 11 ounces cooked and shredded chicken - about 2 large chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons oil - olive oil, vegetable oil, or butter
  • 1 onion - sliced thin
  • 2 ounces nonfat greek yogurt
  • 2 ounces creme fraiche
  • 1 cup chicken broth - with half of the chiles
  • ½ tablespoon ground cumin
  • 3 cloves garlic - minced
  • ¼ cup masa flour

Instructions

Shredded Chicken

Poblano Peppers

  • Roast the poblano peppers by your preferred method. Place in a bowl with a lid, and steam at least 10 minutes. Remove blackened skins, stems, and seeds. Thin slice half of them, and rough chop the others for the sauce.

Onions

  • Use a large skillet over medium-low heat and add butter or oil. Add sliced onions. Stir to coat them in the fat and sprinkle with salt. Stir every few minutes. The onions will soften first, then turn golden (this takes 30-45 minutes). NOTE: If time is an issue, just cook the onions long enough to see a little color. Add the ground cumin and garlic, and stir to combine. Brown the flour. Turn off the heat.

Creamy Poblano Chicken

  • Add the rough chopped poblano peppers (reserve sliced peppers), broth, crème fraiche, and nonfat Greek yogurt to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until incorporated and smooth.
  • Add the poblano broth mixture to the skillet. Whisk to combine, and bring to a simmer. Stir in the sliced poblano peppers and shredded chicken. Bring back up to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!

Notes

Cook time does NOT include time required to cook and shred the chicken or roast the peppers!

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 12g

NOTE: Macronutrients are an approximation only using unbranded ingredients and MyFitnessPal.com. Please do your own research with the products you’re using if you have a serious health issue or are following a specific diet.

Did you make this recipe? Please leave a comment and/or star rating! Email us with any questions: tamara@beyondmeresustenance.com