Chicken Breasts in Poblano Sauce

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350F (180C).

2. 2

   Melt the butter in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, rinse and dry the chicken breasts with paper toweling.

4. 4

   Season both sides of each chicken breast with salt and pepper.

5. 5

   When the skillet is hot add the chicken breasts and cook until well browned, about 5 minutes per side.

6. 6

   Ideally you will develop a fond in the pan (brown bits) that will help flavor the sauce.

7. 7

   Remove the chicken breasts and arrange in a baking dish in a single layer.

8. 8

   Add the onion to the skillet and cook for a few minutes.

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   Season with a bit of salt.

10. 10

    Add the poblano peppers and cook for about 10 minutes until both the onions and poblano are softened.

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    Remove from heat and transfer to a blender along with the sour cream and milk.

12. 12

    You may wish to use less milk for a thicker sauce.

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    Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.

14. 14

    Pour the sauce over the chicken and sprinkle the cheese on top.

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    Bake for about 25 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling and the chicken is cooked through.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.