Pollo Con Rajas Y Crema
Just Mexican Food
There are many ways you can eat rajas in Mexican food. These peppers pack heat and yet are mild in flavor. The mild flavors of rajas allow you to use creamy and savory ingredients in this pollo con rajas y crema recipe. You can eat this dish alone as a meal or add side dishes to enhance the flavors.
Since this dish has proteins, fats, and greens it is as balanced as it is delicious. You are not limited to chicken as proteins though and can make any changes you would like. Personally, I like substituting chicken with pork and cow meat sometimes.
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Cutting board
Knife
Large bowl
2 Stirring Spoons
Meat Safe Thermometer
Saucepan with lid
- 2 lbs of shredded chicken
- 4 Roasted Poblano peppers sliced
- 8 oz of cream cheese
- 1 large yellow onion
- 2 Cloves of Garlic finely minced
- 2 teaspoon chicken bullion powder
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 tsp of black pepper
- 2 Cups of Sour Cream
- 2 Cups of Corn Kernels
- 3 Cups of Shredded Cheese Oaxaca
- 2 tbsp. of Olive Oil
During the first step of this pollo con rajas y crema recipe, it is important to gather all the ingredients in one place. Wash the vegetables and cut them to the appropriate size. If the peppers are pre-roasted, leave them to the side.
Pre-marinate the chicken with your desired seasonings. Personally, I like using Sazon and onion powder. Shred the chicken finely. During this step in this pollo con rajas y crema recipe, you need to add olive oil to your skillet. Make sure that the heat is set to medium-low.
Wait for the oil to start simmering and then add your chicken. Stir the shredded chicken in your skillet for a minimum of five minutes. Keep checking the color and temperature using a meat-safe thermometer.
Add the cut vegetables, including the roasted poblano peppers to the skillet with your now cooked meat. In this pollo con rajas y crema recipe, it is important to add all the ingredients slowly and mix. The vegetables and peppers should brown and crisp in the skillet. Stir and move around the ingredients.
After the vegetables are browned and crispy, you can add the wet ingredients to this pollo con rajas y crema recipe. The wet ingredients create a thick cream that brings flavor and texture to the dish. Do not add the shredded cheese. For this step, it is important to stir all the ingredients together.
The fifth and final step for this pollo con rajas y crema recipe is to add shredded cheese on top. If you want to brown the cheese to add color and flavor, I suggest covering the raja y crema with a lid. Let the dish simmer for a minimum of five minutes. Turn the stovetop off and let it cool before serving.
Tips and Tricks for this Pollo con Rajas y Crema Recipe
Although this recipe is easy to follow, there are a few changes you can make to strengthen your cooking skills and the end results of this pollo con rajas y crema recipe. For example, if you want a savory flavor, you can use pressure or slow cooker. If you have this device, set the temperature and time on low and add all the ingredients.
Although I prefer using one type of shredded cheese, you are not limited! Cheese is what creates the creaminess of this dish. If you have another preference like mozzarella or goat cheese, you can sprinkle them on top.Keyword pollo con rajas y crema recipe, rajas con crema recipe, rajas mexican food, what are rajas
