CHICKEN BREASTS IN POBLANO SAUCE

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This yummy recipe comes from Jalapenos, a local Mexican restaurant. It was originally published in the Houston Chronicle food section, in an article for Cinco de Mayo.I have made it with light butter and fat-free heavy cream or half-and-half to cut down on the fat grams and it is still delicious!

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 large poblano chile
olive oil
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
1 tablespoon flour
1 cup heavy cream
6 tablespoons grated cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Pound chicken breasts flat and season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, rub poblano with olive oil and place on a foil covered baking sheet and roast for 3 to 4 minutes, or until skin blackens.
  • Remove from oven and rub off outer skin with a towel ( I use a damp paper towel).
  • Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees.
  • Melt 2 Tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan.
  • Add flour and stir over medium heat until thick.
  • In a blender or food processor,pure'e half of the poblano together with the milk.
  • Add to the flour mixture, mix well, and whisk in heavy cream.
  • Cook over low heat until thick and bubbly, stirring often. Add salt to taste.
  • Melt remaining butter in an ovenproof pan over medium-high heat and sear chicken breasts for 3 minutes on each side.
  • Cut remaining poblano in strips.
  • Cover chicken breasts with poblano strips,sauce and cheese.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until cheese has melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505.6, Fat 40.7, SaturatedFat 24.2, Cholesterol 200.8, Sodium 334.9, Carbohydrate 5.1, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.7, Protein 30

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