Juana's Chicken-Stuffed Poblanos

1. 1

   Lay 4 chiles on their sides on racks of gas burners and turn flames on high.

2. 2

   (Or broil all 8 chiles on rack of a broiler pan about 2 inches from heat.)

3. 3

   Roast chiles, turning with tongs, until skins are blistered but not blackened, 4 to 6 minutes (do not over roast because chiles may fall apart).

4. 4

   Transfer immediately to a large plastic bag, then close to allow chiles to steam.

5. 5

   Roast remaining chiles in same manner.

6. 6

   Cook onion in oil in a medium nonstick skillet over moderately low heat, stirring, until onion begins to turn golden, about 4 minutes.

7. 7

   Add water and cook, stirring occasionally, until water is evaporated and onion is tender, about 5 minutes.

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   Add tomatoes and cook, stirring, until softened, about 4 minutes.

9. 9

   Remove from heat.

10. 10

    Stir in chicken, salt, and pepper.

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    Cool completely, then stir in cheese.

12. 12

    Preheat oven to 350F.

13. 13

    Rub skins off chiles.

14. 14

    Cut a slit lengthwise in each chile and carefully remove seeds (leave stem attached).

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    Stuff filling into chiles through slits, keeping chiles intact.

16. 16

    Place chiles in a 13- by 9-inch baking dish and cover tightly with foil.

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    Bake chiles in middle of oven until cheese is melted, about 30 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.