Chicken Breasts In Poblano Sauce
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large poblano chile
- olive oil
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 6 tablespoons grated cheddar cheese
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Pound chicken breasts flat and season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- 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.
- Remove from oven and rub off outer skin with a towel ( I use a damp paper towel).
- Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees.
- Melt 2 Tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan.
- Add flour and stir over medium heat until thick.
- In a blender or food processor,pure'e half of the poblano together with the milk.
- Add to the flour mixture, mix well, and whisk in heavy cream.
- Cook over low heat until thick and bubbly, stirring often. Add salt to taste.
- Melt remaining butter in an ovenproof pan over medium-high heat and sear chicken breasts for 3 minutes on each side.
- Cut remaining poblano in strips.
- Cover chicken breasts with poblano strips,sauce and cheese.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until cheese has melted.
chicken breasts, salt, poblano chile, olive oil, milk, butter, flour, heavy cream, cheddar cheese
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chicken-breasts-in-poblano-sauce-120707 (may not work)