Creamy Chicken and Greens with Roasted Poblano and Caramelized Onion
- 2 fresh poblano chiles
- 3 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil, plus a little more if needed
- 3 medium (about 1 1/4 pounds) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- Salt
- 1 medium white onion, sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
- 5 cups (lightly packed) coarsely chopped, stemmed greens (about 1-inch pieces are good)youll need about 6 ounces spinach, 4 1/2 ounces Swiss chard, 3 ounces wild lambs quarter
- 1 cup chicken broth
- A little fresh thyme, if you have it
- 1 cup Mexican crema (see Notes), creme fraiche or heavy (whipping) cream
- Roast the chiles.
- Roast the poblanos directly over an open flame or 4 inches below a broiler, turning regularly until blistered and blackened all over, about 5 minutes for a flame, about 10 minutes for the broiler.
- Cover with a kitchen towel and cool until handleable.
- Rub off the blackened skin, then pull out the stem and seed pod.
- Briefly rinse to remove any stray seeds or bits of skin.
- Slice 1/4 inch thick.
- Brown the chicken.
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high.
- Generously sprinkle the chicken breasts with salt on both sides and lay them into the pan in a single layer.
- When browned underneath, about 4 minutes, flip them over and reduce the heat to medium.
- Cook on the other side until browned and medium-rare (a little slit in the thickest part will reveal a rosy interior), 5 or 6 minutes more.
- Transfer to a plate.
- Finish the dish.
- To the skillet (still over medium heat), add the onion.
- If there isnt enough oil to lightly coat the onion, add a little more.
- Cook, stirring regularly, until richly browned and sweet.
- 8 or 9 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cut the chicken into 1/2-inch cubes.
- Add the garlic and chile slices to the skillet and cook 1 minute, then add the greens, broth and thyme (if you have it).
- Raise the temperature to medium-high.
- Cook until the liquid is nearly gone and the greens are almost tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add the crema, creme fraiche or cream and cook until it is noticeably thicker (itll be a rich glaze) and the greens are fully tender, about 5 minutes more.
- Taste and season the mixture in the skillet with salt.
- Usually 1/4 teaspoon.
- Stir in the chicken, let heat through for a minute or two, scoop into a serving bowl and enjoy without hesitation.
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Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/creamy-chicken-and-greens-with-roasted-poblano-and-caramelized-onion (may not work)