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The Best Roasted Poblano Cream Sauce

A rich, smoky, and creamy poblano sauce perfect for chicken, pasta, tacos, and more.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sauce
  • 4 poblano peppers
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Roast poblano peppers at 425°F until charred, then steam and peel.
  2. Cook onion and garlic in butter until soft.
  3. Add peppers and broth, simmer briefly.
  4. Blend until smooth, return to skillet.
  5. Stir in cream and cheese until smooth and creamy.

Notes

Adjust thickness with broth or cream. Add jalapeño for spice.