Salsa and Poblano Chicken

It's the sliced poblano chilies combined with prepared salsa that give this chicken bake its great south-of-the-border taste. Dark green poblanos have the richest flavor and range from mild to medium to HOT.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 8  chicken thighs
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 3  large poblano chiles, cut into thin strips
• 3⁄4 cup  prepared salsa (mild or medium)
• 1⁄4 cup water
•  cooked rice

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
3. Heat large skillet for 3 minutes over medium-high heat.
4. Add 4 chicken thigh skin side down.
5. Cook 2 minutes per side.
6. Transfer to paper towel.
7. Repeat with remaining chicken.
8. Remove all but 1 tsp drippings from skillet.
9. Add chilies and cook 4-5 minutes over medium-high heat, stirring until tender.
10. Return chicken to skillet, stir in salsa and water.
11. Bake 40-45 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
12. Serve with rice.