Creamy Crepes Poblano Recipe

Name: Creamy Crepes Poblano
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound poblano chiles (about 6 chiles); 2 1/2 cups water; 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 2 bay leaves; 1 pound skinned, boned chicken breasts; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup 1% low-fat milk; 1 teaspoon butter or stick margarine; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 cup fresh corn kernels (about 1 ear); 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese; Cooking spray; 1 cup diced tomato

Servings: persons

1 pound poblano chiles (about 6 chiles)
2 1/2 cups water
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 bay leaves
1 pound skinned, boned chicken breasts
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup 1% low-fat milk
1 teaspoon butter or stick margarine
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup fresh corn kernels (about 1 ear)
1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Cooking spray
1 cup diced tomato

1
Preheat broiler.
2
Place chiles on a foil-lined baking sheet; broil 10 minutes or until blackened, turning occasionally. Place in a zip-top plastic bag, and seal. Let stand for 15 minutes. Peel chiles; cut in half lengthwise. Discard seeds and membranes; chop chiles, and set aside.
3
Bring water, thinly sliced garlic, and bay leaves to a boil in a saucepan; add chicken. Reduce heat; simmer 20 minutes or until chicken is done. Remove chicken; cool. Strain broth through colander into a bowl; discard solids. Reserve 1 cup broth. Shred chicken with 2 forks.
4
Preheat oven to 425u00b0.
5
Combine flour and salt in a bowl; gradually add milk to flour mixture, stirring constantly with a whisk. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat; add oregano, cumin, and minced garlic, and saute1 minute. Add flour mixture and reserved 1 cup broth, and cook until thick (about 4 minutes), stirring constantly with a whisk. Remove 1 cup sauce; set aside. Add 1/2 cup chiles and corn to remaining sauce in pan; cook 2 minutes over medium-low heat. Remove from heat; stir in cheese. Combine chicken, reserved 1 cup sauce, and remaining 1/2 cup chiles in a bowl.
6
Spoon about 1/4 cup chicken mixture down center of each crepe; roll up. Place crepes, seam sides down, in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray, and spoon cheese sauce over crepes. Bake at 425u00b0 for 15 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with tomato.
7
Note: Two (5-ounce) cans of green chiles, drained and chopped may be substituted for poblano chiles.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound poblano chiles (about 6 chiles), 2 1/2 cups water, 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced, 2 bay leaves, and more.

Yes, Creamy Crepes Poblano falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Creamy Crepes Poblano

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