Salsa and Poblano Chicken |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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It's the sliced poblano chilies combined with prepared salsa that give this chicken bake its great south-of-the-border taste. Dark green poblanos have the richest flavor and range from mild to medium to HOT. Ingredients:
8 chicken thighs |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper |
3 large poblano chiles, cut into thin strips |
3/4 cup prepared salsa (mild or medium) |
1/4 cup water |
cooked rice |
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
3. Heat large skillet for 3 minutes over medium-high heat.
4. Add 4 chicken thigh skin side down.
5. Cook 2 minutes per side.
6. Transfer to paper towel.
7. Repeat with remaining chicken.
8. Remove all but 1 tsp drippings from skillet.
9. Add chilies and cook 4-5 minutes over medium-high heat, stirring until tender.
10. Return chicken to skillet, stir in salsa and water.
11. Bake 40-45 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
12. Serve with rice.
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