Southwestern Chicken and Macaroni Salad

poblano peppers, halved lengthwise*

25 - ounce package frozen fully cooked crispy chicken strips

dried large elbow macaroni

8 - ounce package cream cheese, softened

7 - ounce can salsa taquera** or 3/4 cup salsa

avocado, halved, seeded, peeled, and chopped