Chicken-Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Chicken-Stuffed Poblano Peppers
  • PREP TIME
    0 mins
  • COOK TIME
    0 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    35 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    36

Earthy poblano peppers, with their subtle heat, embrace a creamy, cheesy chicken filling. Black beans and diced tomatoes contribute texture and vibrant flavor. Sharp cheddar lends a delightful tang, while pepper jack offers a spicy, melty counterpoint. A crown of crushed corn chips provides a satisfying crunch and a hint of salty sweetness.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    31 g
  • Cholesterol
    220 mg
  • Fiber
    9 g
  • Protein
    58 g
  • Saturated Fat
    31 g
  • Sodium
    1818 mg
  • Fat
    69 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Position a rack in the center and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

02

Step

Place halved peppers, cut-side down, on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle evenly with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season inside and outside of peppers with 1/2 teaspoon salt.

03

Step

Bake in the preheated oven until peppers are almost tender and starting to brown, about 15 minutes.

04

Step

Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, about 6 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, and paprika, and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 4 minutes. Add beans and stir until heated through, about 1 minute.

05

Step

Remove onion mixture from heat. Add cream cheese and stir until melted, about 2 minutes. Stir in chicken, 1/2 cup each pepper jack and white Cheddar, and season with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.

06

Step

Spoon about 1/2 to 2/3 cup chicken mixture into each pepper half (depending on size of the pepper).

07

Step

Mix together corn chips and remaining 1 cup each pepper jack and white Cheddar in a small bowl. Top peppers evenly with cheese-chip mixture (it's okay if cheese spills onto the baking sheet).

08

Step

Bake until the cheese has melted and peppers are tender, about 8 minutes. Without removing peppers, turn oven to broil and broil until cheese is starting to brown in spots, about 3 minutes.

09

Step

Remove from oven and let cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Place 2 stuffed peppers and any cheese that has melted onto the baking sheet, onto each of 4 serving plates and garnish with cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

For a spicier kick, leave some of the pepper seeds intact.
Feel free to substitute ground turkey or beef for the chicken.
If you don't have corn chips, crushed tortilla chips work well too.
These stuffed peppers are excellent served with a dollop of sour cream or guacamole.

Delbert Bergehirthe

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 5.0/ 5 ( 12 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (6)
  • Mariela Schneider

    I added a can of corn to the filling, and it was a delicious addition.

  • Holly Greenfelder

    I used ground turkey instead of chicken, and they turned out great!

  • Brody Conn

    The corn chip topping is genius! It adds the perfect amount of crunch and saltiness.

  • Catherine Heaney

    My family loved these! I will definitely be making them again.

  • Tad Gottliebhand

    I made these for a quick weeknight meal, and they were surprisingly easy and delicious!

  • Letitia Gradyoreilly

    These were a huge hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.

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