Description

A bright, creamy chicken dish featuring roasted poblano, jalapeño, tomatillos, and avocado blended into a silky green sauce. Fast, flavorful, and perfect for weeknights.

Ingredients

1 very small onion, peeled and quartered

1 jalapeño, stemmed, seeded, and halved

1 poblano pepper, stemmed, seeded, and quartered

2 medium or 3 small tomatillos, husked, cored, and quartered

1 clove garlic, peeled

1–2 Tbsp canola oil, divided

1 avocado, peeled

1 Tbsp cilantro (or more)

2 Tbsp lime juice (about 1 lime)

1/4 cup half and half

4 small chicken breasts (about 5 oz each)

Salt and pepper, to taste

Optional spices: garlic powder, onion powder

For garnish: 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

Frozen corn, slightly thawed

1–2 tomatoes, chopped

Chopped cilantro

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Instructions

Preheat the broiler (or grill). Place onion, jalapeño, poblano, tomatillos, and garlic on a broiler-safe pan. Drizzle with ~2 tsp canola oil and broil until softened and lightly charred.
Transfer roasted vegetables to a food processor and cool slightly.
Add avocado, cilantro, and lime juice. Blend until smooth. Stream in half and half until desired consistency is reached. Season with salt.
Heat 1 Tbsp canola oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and optional spices. Cook 4–5 minutes per side until cooked through. Alternatively, grill 5–7 minutes depending on thickness.
Serve chicken topped generously with the creamy green sauce.
Refrigerate leftover sauce up to 2 days. Serve with rice and a salad of black beans, corn, tomatoes, and cilantro.

Notes

Leave jalapeño seeds for more heat.

Add Greek yogurt for tang or substitute for half and half.

Grill vegetables for extra smokiness.

Chicken thighs work well and stay juicy.

Do not freeze the sauce—avocado becomes grainy.

Add extra lime juice to prevent sauce browning.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Broiling, Blending, Pan-Searing
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
Calories: Approx. 380
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 320mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 33g
Cholesterol: 95mg