Roasted Poblano Peppers with Chicken & Queso Cheese Sauce - Easy to do and Very moist even after warming up leftovers the next day!. Today I am sharing this Roasted Poblano Peppers with Chicken & Queso Cheese Sauce! A quick and easy dinner that is ready in under 15 minutes!
You can cook Roasted Poblano Peppers with Chicken & Queso Cheese Sauce with 21 Ingredients and 8 steps. See the following guide!
Ingredients for Roasted Poblano Peppers with Chicken & Queso Cheese Sauce:
- 5 Poblano Peppers.
- Shredded Chicken:.
- 2 Large Chicken Breast, boneless skinless.
- 1 Cup White Rice cooked.
- 1 Cup Queso Fresco shredded.
- 1 (8 oz.) Can of Diced Tomatoes.
- 1 Garlic Clove minced.
- 1 tsp Adobo Seasoning.
- 1 tsp Chipotle Seasoning.
- 1 tsp Chili Powder.
- 1 tsp Cumin.
- 1/2 tsp Sea Salt.
- Olive Oil.
- Queso Sauce:.
- 1 Cup Queso Fresco.
- 2 Slices Havarti cheese.
- 2 Tbsp Butter.
- 1 Tbsp All-purpose flour.
- 1/2 Cup Whole Milk.
- 1/4 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream.
- 1/2 Tbsp Paprika.
Step by step how to cook Roasted Poblano Peppers with Chicken & Queso Cheese Sauce:
- Chicken: Season chicken with Adobo, Chipotle and Salt. Sear until brown in olive oil. Stir diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin and salt in small stock pot. Add chicken. Bring to boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour..
- Shred chicken and return to liquid. Cook on medium, stirring regularly until majority of liquid has reduced. About 30 minutes. Remove from heat. Allow to cool. Add rice and shredded queso. Cover with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator..
- Roasted Poblano: in smoker/grill allow lump charcoal to get white-grey. Place Poblanos directly on coals and turn frequently until blackened blisters form all over Pepper..
- Place peppers in large bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap for 10 minutes..
- Use a paper towel to brush off charred skin. Cut peppers in half lengthwise in, brush away seeds and remove stem. Lay flat and chill in refrigerator..
- Queso Sauce: melt butter until bubbling then add flour and whisk into golden smooth paste. Add milk and whipping cream and continue stirring until thickened. Add cheeses and whisk until silly smooth..
- Stuffed Poblanos: arrange pepper halves on baking sheet. Top each with evenly spread chicken mixture. Roast at 300° for approximately 30 minutes or until hot..
- Drizzle queso Sauce over each pepper and serve..