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Corn-Stuffed Poblano Chiles

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Corn-Stuffed Poblano Chiles

First cultivated south of the border, corn more or less grew up with poblano chiles and tomatillos, two components of this Mexican-influenced dish. The filling in each mellow pepper is a mix of tang and sweetness -- poached chicken, nips of goat cheese, sauteed corn, and a green salsa spiked with lime.

Ingredients

Serves 6

  • 6 fresh poblano chiles
  • 8 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 2 garlic cloves, lightly crushed
  • 5 small tomatillos (about 7 ounces), husks removed
  • 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro, plus sprigs for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1 to 2 limes)
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons coarse salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels (from about 5 ears of corn)
  • 2 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. Roast poblanos directly over the flame of a gas-stove burner or under a broiler, turning often with tongs, until charred on all sides. Place in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let stand for 15 minutes. When cool enough to handle, rub with a paper towel to remove skins, being careful not to tear flesh. Cut a slit down the side of each poblano from stem to tip. Remove seeds, leaving stem intact.
  2. Meanwhile, place chicken and garlic in a saucepan, and add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, and simmer until chicken has cooked through, about 15 minutes. Transfer chicken to a large bowl, reserving cooking liquid and garlic. Cover chicken loosely with plastic wrap to prevent it from drying out. Let cool slightly, then shred it into 1/2-inch pieces, and cover.
  3. Add tomatillos to reserved cooking liquid. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain, and puree tomatillos and garlic in a blender. Add cilantro, lime juice, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and puree. Spread half the sauce in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
  4. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add corn, and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Let cool slightly. Toss corn with chicken, remaining sauce, half the goat cheese, and the pepper. Mound 1/2 cup mixture into each poblano. Place in prepared dish, dot with remaining goat cheese, and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover, and bake until heated through, about 25 minutes. Uncover, and let stand 5 minutes. Drizzle with sauce from dish, and garnish with cilantro sprigs.

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