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Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Peppers
Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Peppers - a delicious, low carb dinner that is full of the Mexican flavors you love! Once you try this healthy twist, you won't even miss the tortillas!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 267 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 3 medium bell peppers, any color (I used orange, red, and yellow)
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 1 (10 oz) can enchilada sauce
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
- 1/2 cup frozen corn
- 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup shredded Monterrey Jack cheese, divided
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a large baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- Remove stems from peppers, slice in half lengthwise and and scrape out membranes and seeds. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, enchilada sauce, green chiles, corn, black beans, cilantro, cumin, garlic powder, salt, chili powder, and 1/2 cup of the Monterrey Jack cheese. Mix everything together well.
- Pour chicken broth into the bottom of prepared pan. Spoon the chicken enchilada filling evenly into the pepper halves and place in the baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese over the tops of the stuffed peppers.
- Cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove aluminum foil and return to the oven to bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until peppers are soft and cheese is melted. Serve with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, diced avocado, diced tomato, and chopped cilantro. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
267kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
56mg
(19%)
Sodium
887mg
(37%)
Potassium
378mg
(11%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
2510IU
(50%)
Vitamin C
85.1mg
(95%)
Calcium
174mg
(17%)
Iron
2.2mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 267
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 267kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 887mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 378mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 2510IU | 50% |
| Vitamin C | 85.1mg | 95% |
| Calcium | 174mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.