Poblano Cream Sauce Recipe

Scofield Fruits
Chicken Enchiladas with Poblano Cream Sauce
Transform your dinner table with our Chicken Enchiladas with Poblano Cream Sauce, a gourmet dish that’s a true Scofield Fruits favorite. These hearty enchiladas are smothered in a silky, sophisticated sauce made by blending fire-roasted Poblanos with caramelized Candy Onions and Purple Garlic. The result is a deep, savory flavor profile finished with a rich, velvety cream base that brings a sophisticated Colorado touch to every bite. Perfect for family gatherings or an elevated weeknight meal!
Prep Time 25 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 55 minutes mins
Servings: 4 with Leftovers!
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern / Colorado, Southwestern / Fusion
Calories: 1050
Ingredients
- Where to Get the Chiles ❄️ Seasonal Note: Our Loveland stand may be closed for the winter, but our freezer is stocked! We have our famous Fire-Roasted Poblanos frozen and ready for this recipe. If you need chiles today, text us at 970-622-8228 to coordinate a quick meet-up!
Poblano Cream Sauce
- 6
Roasted Poblano Chilies Fire Roasted, cleaned and chopped - 1 Medium Yellow Candy Onion Yellow Onion or another sweet onion works!
- 3 Cloves Purple Garlic - lightly mashed Substitute white garlic if needed
- ⅓ cup Chicken stock
- 1.5 cups Heavy cream
- 1 Cup Mexican Crema Use sour cream if crema is not available
- ⅜ tsp Salt 3 Pinches also works
- ⅜ tsp Pepper 3 Pinches also works
- ⅜ tsp Cumin 3 Pinches also works
- 3 tbsp Butter
Chicken Enchiladas
- 4 Chicken Breasts Boneless / Skinless
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic Powder
- Cumin
- Smoked Paprika
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- Fresh Corn Tortillas
Method
Poblano Cream Sauce
- Clean and chop Poblano Chilies, onion, and garlic.

- In a skillet, caramelize the onion in 2 tbsp. butter. Add garlic midway through the caramelization phase.

- Add Chicken broth and reduce 1-2 minutes.
- Add Poblano Chilies, Heavy Cream, Salt, Pepper, and Cumin.
- Stir and simmer 10 minutes.

Transfer to Blender (Preferred) or Food Processor
- Transfer contents to blender or food processor and add Mexican Crema.

- Blend on high until mixture is smooth.

- Return to skillet or pot and simmer 1-2 minutes.

- Serve over Chicken Enchiladas
- For added flavor, drizzle a little extra Mexican crema and sprinkle a little Cotija cheese over the top of your favorite dish.
Chicken Instructions
- Season chicken breasts lightly with salt, pepper, garlic powder, cumin, and smoked paprika
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat
- Add Olive Oil and chicken breasts to pan
- Sear chicken breasts on the bottom side for 1 minute
- Add enough Chicken Stock to the pan to submerge the breasts halfway
- Cover and reduce the temperature to medium / medium-low
- Poach the breasts until the internal temperature reaches 165°F with an instant-read thermometer (approx 10 min)
- Remove breasts and rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes
- Shred breasts using two forks to pull chicken away in the direction of the grain
- Gently toss or mix the shredded meat on the board to distribute the seasoning
Serve
- Warm 2-3 fresh corn tortillas per plate
- Fill with a little shredded chicken and roll up on a plate
- Smother Enchiladas with Poblano Cream Sauce
- Drizzle a little Mexican Crema over enchiladas and sprinkle a little Cotija cheese on top. Garnish with some thinly sliced radishes (optional)
- Serve with a side of Mexican rice and black beans. Sprinkle a little more Cotija over the beans for added flavor
Notes
Shop the Stand: To get that authentic flavor, we recommend using our Fire-Roasted Poblano Chilies. If you are out of season, give us a text to see what we have in the freezer!
The use of Mexican Crema adds flavor to this sauce and is our go-to. Find it at any Mexican grocery store or Carniceria. You can also find crumbled Cotija cheese there as well.
Fresh corn tortillas, purchased from a tortilla factory or Carniceria, are best. If purchasing from a grocery store, find the softest corn tortillas available.
Pro Tip 1: Some Mexican stores or tortilla factories prepare Mexican rice daily. Purchase a quart of it there to reheat in the microwave when you are ready.
Pro Tip 2: When warming corn tortillas, add a very small drizzle of oil to the griddle or pan. It enhances the flavor of the tortillas.
Yield: About 1.5 quarts. Calories: Calculated per serving with 1 cup of sauce.