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Cajun Chicken Stuffed Poblano Peppers - Recipe
Earthy poblano peppers stuffed with a mixture of chicken thighs, a combination of cheddar and pepper jack cheeses, and plenty of Cajun seasonings. Get the recipe here.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 369 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 large poblano peppers
- 2 boneless chicken thighs chicken breast is great, too
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasonings
- 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces shredded pepper jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro + more for topping
- 1 tablespoon or more of your favorite hot sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Slice the poblano peppers in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides. Set onto a large baking dish.
- Add the chicken to a mixing bowl and coat with olive oil. Toss with Cajun seasonings.
- Heat a pan to medium heat and cook the chicken a few minutes per side, until cooked through. Cool and chop. Into a mixing bowl they go.
- Add cheeses, cilantro and hot sauce, and if desired, a bit more Cajun blend. Mix well.
- Scoop the mixture into the peppers and bake 15-20 minutes, or until the cheeses are nice and melted.
- Top with fresh cilantro and serve with extra hot sauce!
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Notes
- Serves 2-4.
Nutrition Information
Calories
369kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Cholesterol
110mg
(37%)
Sodium
460mg
(19%)
Potassium
310mg
(9%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1640IU
(33%)
Vitamin C
50.2mg
(56%)
Calcium
430mg
(43%)
Iron
1.4mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 369
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 369kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 110mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 310mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1640IU | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 50.2mg | 56% |
| Calcium | 430mg | 43% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.