07/25/2026
Creamy Fire-Roasted Poblano Chicken in Velvety Cheese Sauce with Herbed Cauliflower Rice
Ingredients:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 large poblano peppers
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, finely diced
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
225 g cream cheese, softened
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
1 teaspoon chili flakes
3 cups cauliflower rice (or cooked jasmine rice if preferred)
Lime wedges, for serving
Directions:
Roast the poblano peppers until lightly charred, then place them in a covered bowl for 10 minutes. Peel away the skin, remove the seeds, and finely chop.
Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion for 3–4 minutes until softened.
Add the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Stir in the chopped roasted poblanos, smoked paprika, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Transfer the mixture into the slow cooker.
Add the chicken breasts and spoon the poblano mixture over them.
Pour in the heavy cream and add the cream cheese in chunks.
Cover and cook on Low for 6–7 hours or High for 3–4 hours until the chicken is tender.
Remove the chicken briefly and whisk the sauce until smooth.
Stir in the mozzarella, Parmesan, and lime juice until melted and creamy.
Return the chicken to the slow cooker and coat well with the sauce.
Cook for another 15 minutes.
Prepare cauliflower rice by lightly sautéing for 5 minutes, or warm cooked jasmine rice if using.
Serve the creamy poblano chicken over the rice, garnish with fresh coriander, chili flakes, and lime wedges.
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 6 hours 30 minutes | Total Time: 6 hours 50 minutes
Kcal: 468 kcal | Servings: 4 servings