Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMercado PasadenaPollo En Salsa De Cuatro Chiles Recipe

Pollo En Salsa De Cuatro Chiles Recipe

Inspired by Mercado Pasadena
Time1h
Serves2

pan-seared airline chicken, salsa de cuatro chiles, queso fresco mashed potatoes

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Ingredients

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Chicken

Salsa de Cuatro Chiles

Queso Fresco Mashed Potatoes

Method

Chicken

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Season the airline chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.

  2. 2

    Pan-Sear the Chicken

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.

Salsa de Cuatro Chiles

  1. 3

    Prepare the Chiles

    Remove stems and seeds from the dried guajillo, ancho, pasilla, and chipotle chiles. Rinse them under cold water.

  2. 4

    Toast the Chiles

    In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the chiles until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to burn them.

  3. 5

    Blend the Salsa

    In a blender, combine toasted chiles, garlic cloves, tomatoes, onion, and chicken broth. Blend until smooth. Add lime juice and blend for an additional 10 seconds.

  4. 6

    Cook the Salsa

    Pour the blended salsa into the same skillet used for the chicken. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Queso Fresco Mashed Potatoes

  1. 7

    Boil the Potatoes

    Peel and cut potatoes into quarters. Place them in a pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

  2. 8

    Mash the Potatoes

    Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add milk, butter, and salt. Mash until smooth and creamy.

  3. 9

    Add Queso Fresco

    Fold in the crumbled queso fresco into the mashed potatoes until well combined.

Assembly

  1. 10

    Plate the Dish

    On a plate, serve the pan-seared chicken breast topped with salsa de cuatro chiles. Serve alongside a generous scoop of queso fresco mashed potatoes.

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