Pollo con Rajas en Salsa Verde (Chicken with Poblano Strips)
Chicken breast simmered with roasted poblano strips, sweetcorn and onion in a creamy green sauce.
Made with Green enchilada sauce and Corn tortillas from masa harina. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time40 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.21 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Roast the poblanos under a hot grill for 10 to 12 minutes, turning, until blistered and black in places. Put in a bowl, cover with a plate for 10 minutes, then peel off the skin, remove the seeds and cut into strips.
12 min - 2
Heat the oil in a wide pan over a medium-high heat. Brown the chicken for 4 minutes, seasoning with salt. Add the onion and cook for 4 minutes.
8 min - 3
Add the poblano strips, sweetcorn and 300 ml of your ready made green enchilada sauce (see the base recipe). Simmer for 8 minutes until the chicken is cooked through with no pink.
8 min - 4
Stir in the cream and simmer for 2 minutes. Do not boil hard.
2 min - 5
Warm your corn tortillas (see the base recipe). Serve the chicken in bowls with the tortillas and coriander, or spoon into tortillas as tacos.
Tips
- Poblanos give the best flavour. If you cannot find them, green peppers plus one fresh green chilli is close.
- Peel the roasted chillies after steaming in a bowl, as the skins slip off easily.
- Add the cream off a hard boil, or it may split.
- Leave out the cream and use a splash more sauce for a dairy free version.
Storing and freezing
Cool within 1 hour and keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently until steaming hot all the way through. Freezing is possible for 2 months, though the cream may separate slightly.
Questions
What are rajas?
Rajas means strips, usually of roasted poblano chilli, cooked with onion. They are a classic filling for tacos and a side dish.
Are poblanos very hot?
No. They are usually mild with a smoky, grassy flavour, though a few can be hotter.
Can I use turkey instead of chicken?
Yes. Use turkey breast strips and cook for the same time until no pink remains.
How do I make it dairy free?
Leave out the cream and add a spoonful of the sauce or a splash of coconut milk if you like extra richness.
More made with green enchilada sauce
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.