Corn - Stuffed Poblano Chilies

11 ingredients
23 steps

Ingredients

  • 6 fresh poblano chiles
  • 8 ounces chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
  • 2 garlic cloves, lightly crushed
  • 6 small tomatillos, hulks removed (about 7 oz)
  • 14 cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped, plus sprigs for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 34 teaspoons coarse salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 12 cups fresh corn kernels (from about 5 ears)
  • 2 ounces fresh goat's cheese, crumbled
  • fresh ground pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. 1
    Roast poblanos directly over flames of a gas burner or under a broiler, turning often with tongs, until charred on all sides.
  2. 2
    Place in a bowl, covered with plastic wrap, let stand for 15 minutes.
  3. 3
    When cool enough to handle, rub with paper towels to remove skins, being careful not to tear the flesh.
  4. 4
    Cut a slit down the side of each poblano from stem to top.
  5. 5
    Remove seeds, leaving stem intact.
  6. 6
    Meanwhile, place chicken and garlic in a saucepan, and add enough water to cover.
  7. 7
    Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until chicken has cooked through, about 15 minutes.
  8. 8
    Transfer chicken to a large bowl, reserving cooking liquid and garlic.
  9. 9
    Cover chicken loosely with plastic wrap to prevent it from drying out.
  10. 10
    Let cool slightly, then shred it into 1/2 inch pieces, and cover,.
  11. 11
    Add tomatillas to reserved cooking liquid.
  12. 12
    Bring to a boil.
  13. 13
    Reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 5 minutes.
  14. 14
    Drain and puree tomatillas and garlic in a blender,.
  15. 15
    Add cilantro, lime juice, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and puree.
  16. 16
    Spread half of the sauce in a 9x13 baking dish.
  17. 17
    Preheat oven to 375F Heat oil in skillet, and add corn and cook until tender, about 3 minutes.
  18. 18
    Let cool slightly, Toss corn with chicken, remaining sauce, half the goat cheese, and the pepper.
  19. 19
    Mound 1/2 cup the mixture in each poblano.
  20. 20
    Place in prepared dish, dot with remaining goat cheese, and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoons salt.
  21. 21
    Cover and bake until heated through, about 25 minutes.
  22. 22
    Uncover and let stand 5 minutes.
  23. 23
    Drizzle with sauce from the dish, and garnish with cilantro sprigs.

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