Mexican Pollo con Crema Recipe
Pollo con crema enchants with tender golden-brown chicken bathed in a rich, creamy sauce with pieces of roasted poblano and corn. Among the many variations of this beloved Mexican dish, this rendition undoubtedly brings a vibrant fiesta of flavors to your table
Equipment
- 1 pan
- 1 Knife
- 1 plastic bag
Ingredients
- 2 Chicken breasts
- 3/4 cup mexican crema
- 1 can corn kernels
- 3 pieces poblano peppers
- 1 tsp chicken bouillon
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbs cooking oil
- 1/4 cup of milk
- 2 cloves garlic
Instructions
- Begin by slicing the chicken breasts into thin strips.
- Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken strips to the skillet. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
- Seal the chicken on both sides until they develop a golden brown color.
- Cover the chicken and set to medium-low heat to continue cooking for another 10 minutes or until completely cooked.
- Add the poblano peppers and corn kernels to the skillet with the chicken. Stir well to combine.
- Turn off the heat, add the milk to even the tempeture aannd then add the Mexican crema, and the chicken bouillon to the skillet. Quickly mix all the ingredients together to prevent the sour cream from curdling.
- Once everything is well combined and the sauce is at an even temperature, return the skillet to medium-low heat and cook for an additional 4 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve this fantastic recipe with some Arroz Recipe or my fantastic Spaguetti Primavera.
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Notes
This Pollo a la Crema is an absolute delight. What's even better? It's a one-pan recipe, saving you from a mountain of dishes after dinner.
Pair it perfectly with Mexican Arroz Rojo or Arroz con Vegetales.
And if you're craving more, here are some other Pollo con Crema recipes that will surely vas a amar!
- Pollo en crema de Chipotle (Chicken in creamy chipotle sauce)
- Pollo en Crema de Poblano (Chicken in creamy poblano sauce)
- Pollo en Crema de Champiñoes (Chicken in creamy mushrooms and bacon sauce)
- Pollo con Rajas (Chicken in creamy sauce with poblano strips and corn kernel)
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Mexican Pollo con Crema Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
285
% Daily Value*
Fat
14
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
0.03
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
98
mg
33
%
Sodium
1014
mg
44
%
Potassium
519
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
12
g
4
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
27
g
54
%
Vitamin A
284
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
100
mg
10
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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