Chicken Breasts In Poblano Sauce

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   Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

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   Pound chicken breasts flat and season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.

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   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.

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   Remove from oven and rub off outer skin with a towel ( I use a damp paper towel).

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   Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees.

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   Melt 2 Tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan.

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   Add flour and stir over medium heat until thick.

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   In a blender or food processor,pure'e half of the poblano together with the milk.

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   Add to the flour mixture, mix well, and whisk in heavy cream.

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    Cook over low heat until thick and bubbly, stirring often. Add salt to taste.

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    Melt remaining butter in an ovenproof pan over medium-high heat and sear chicken breasts for 3 minutes on each side.

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    Cut remaining poblano in strips.

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    Cover chicken breasts with poblano strips,sauce and cheese.

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    Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until cheese has melted.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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