How to Make a Creamy Poblano Chicken Recipe (Easy)
I had completely forgotten about this Creamy Poblano Chicken recipe until the other day! Since it came to my mind, I haven’t stopped thinking about it. I saw it on a cooking show over 20 years ago. I have tweaked it over the years, and it is absolutely one of our favorite things!
This dish is so creamy and full of flavor. I can almost guarantee that you will love it. The peppers are very mild, and all of the flavors blend really well. It is also one of my quick weeknight meals. Read below to see how to make this delicious Creamy Poblano Chicken recipe.
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Creamy Poblano Chicken Ingredients
Ingredients
Recipe Instructions
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the seasoned chicken pieces in olive oil for 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the onions and poblano peppers to the skillet and saute them until tender.
- Once they are tender, add the chicken broth, heavy cream, lime juice, and cilantro.
- Stir well and add the chicken back into the mixture. Simmer for about 15-20 minutes on medium heat.
From the first bite you take, you will love this creamy rice dish. I cannot fully explain in words the fresh taste of this meal. You will just have to try it!
Creamy Poblano Chicken Options
You can serve the dish just like this or remove the chicken pieces and blend the cream mixture in a blender or food processor to make a creamy poblano sauce.
I have used both methods and love them both. However, we prefer it directly from the skillet so we get the larger pieces of the peppers with the chicken. This is obviously the easier method as well.
Other Options
- Add a couple of chopped jalapeno peppers to add a little kick.
- Add a small can of chopped green chiles.
- Use a roasted poblano pepper for a smokier taste.
- If you make extra sauce, you can actually save it, add more meat and any other ingredients you like (rice, potatoes, etc.), and make it into a chicken poblano soup. That is delicious also.
- The sauce would also be great over green chicken enchiladas.
- Cut the chicken into smaller pieces (bite-sized).
- Serve this dish over your favorite rice.
- If you are watching your carb intake, serve it over cauliflower rice. It is just as delicious!
- Serve with tortilla chips or corn tortillas.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
If you have the option of getting fresh chicken, I highly recommend it! Our daughter and her family raise chickens, so I know exactly what I am getting – healthy chickens with no additives!
Recommended Items
- This is still my favorite skillet!
- If you blend the mixture into a sauce or soup, use a food processor.
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Creamy Poblano Chicken
This dish is so creamy and full of flavor. I can almost guarantee that you will love it too. The peppers are very mild, and all of the flavors blend really well. Read below to see how to make this delicious Creamy Poblano Chicken recipe.
Ingredients
- Boneless Chicken Breasts or Strips (1 - 1 1/2 lbs.)
- 1 Small Onion, Chopped
- 2 Diced Poblano Peppers
- 12 oz. Chicken Broth
- 1 Cup or so of Heavy Cream
- Juice of 1 Lime
- Fresh Cilantro, Cut or Chopped (Desired Amount - I use the whole bunch.)
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Salt & Black Pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the seasoned chicken pieces in olive oil for 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the onions and poblano peppers to the skillet and saute them until tender.
- Once they are tender, add the chicken broth, heavy cream, lime juice, and cilantro.
- Stir well and add the chicken back into the mixture. Simmer for about 15-20 minutes on medium heat.
The next time you are in the mood for a fresh tasting dish, give this Creamy Poblano Chicken Recipe a try. I am telling you it is delicious! Please let me know if you try it.
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This looks amazing, Susan! I love all sorts of chicken soups so I’m super excited to try this recipe. Plus I know the pepper will give it a little kick which we will love. Hugs, CoCo
I hope you love it as much as I do!!
Sounds like a recipe my hubby would enjoy. Thanks so much for linking up at the Unlimited Link Party 97. Shared.
Hopefully you can test it out soon. We love it!
This looks delicious! I don’t think I have ever has Poblano Chicken before but definitely want to try it, it looks very refreshing! Hopping over from Unlimited Linky Party #97 – Sim x
Thanks so much for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party – hope you weekend it great!
You too! Thank you!
We sure have enjoyed featuring your awesome post and thanks so much for sharing it with us at Full Plate Thursday,623! Have a great week and come back soon.
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Thank you so much! I really appreciate it and enjoy your site so much!
Thank you for sharing Susan! This is something I can have, so I was pretty excited to see it! Thank you for sharing your recipe with Whimsy Home Wednesday!
I am so glad this will work with you. I hope you love it as much as I do!!
I love poblanos. I grow them every summer. Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party. Have a great week.
I bet they are delicious fresh out of the garden!
Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party – have a fabulous weekend and hope to see you again on Sunday!!
Thanks for the opportunity!
Oh, I need to print this one right up. I think we would really enjoy this on a cold night!
I hope you try it and love it as much as we do!
What a delightful and creamy looking chicken dish. Pinned it
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Thank you so much! I will check it out!
I love poblano peppers and I have been looking for more ways to use them. Thanks for sharing on SSPS, where I will be featuring your post.
That is so wonderful! Thank you so much for sharing it. I hope you enjoy the simple recipe!
Delicious! This post will be one of my features for SSPS #296! Thank you.
Thank you so much! What a blessing!
I love the simplicity of this dish!! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party.
It is one of my favorite dishes to eat, especially in the summer. It is so refreshing!
This Creamy Poblano Chicken dish seems like the perfect blend of savory and creamy flavors. Thanks for sharing and for joining Fiesta Friday Party! We hope to see you again.
Thank you so much! I will be back to share and see all of the wonderful ideas everyone has!