Chicken in Cream with Poblano Strips
Chicken in cream with poblano chilli strips and sweetcorn.
About this recipe
Chicken breast in creamy white sauce with roasted poblano chilli strips and sweetcorn. A comforting home-style Mexican dish.
History & Origin
Chicken in cream with rajas is one of the most beloved dishes in Mexican home cooking, present on family tables across the country for generations. This recipe fuses two iconic elements of Mexican gastronomy: poblano chilli strips, a direct inheritance from pre-Hispanic cookery, and cream, an ingredient introduced by the Spanish during the Colonial period. The combination consolidated during the 19th century in the kitchens of the haciendas of the Bajio region and central Mexico. The poblano chilli, originating from the Valley of Puebla, is fundamental for its deep and mildly spicy flavour that softens when combined with cream.
Estimated cost
£8.50
Total cost
£2.13
Per serving
* Approximate prices based on UK supermarkets
Nutritional information per serving
450
Calories
32g
Protein
15g
Carbohydrates
26g
Fat
2g
Fibre
520mg
Sodium
* Approximate values. May vary depending on ingredients used.
Method
- 1
Roast the poblano chillies directly over the gas flame until the skin blisters and blackens. Place them in a plastic bag for 10 minutes, peel and cut into strips.
💡 You can use the oven grill if you don't have a gas hob.
- 2
Cut the chicken breasts into thin strips, season with salt and pepper, and fry in oil until golden. Set aside.
- 3
In the same pan, saute the onion slices until translucent. Add the poblano strips and sweetcorn kernels. Cook for 5 minutes.
- 4
Pour in the soured cream and chicken stock. Mix well and let the sauce thicken slightly over medium-low heat.
- 5
Return the chicken to the pan, combine with the creamy sauce and cook for 5 more minutes. Serve hot with rice and tortillas.
💡 You can add shredded Oaxaca cheese at the end to gratinate.
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