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Chicken Stuffed Poblano Peppers
These Stuffed Poblano Peppers are bursting with flavor and almost TOO EASY to make! Perfect for an everyday family dinner, meal prep, or a even a freezer meal, this is one of the most delicious and versatile recipes we make!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 321 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- 4 poblano peppers large
- 3 cups shredded chicken
- 15 oz black beans drained and rinsed (1 can)
- 15.25 oz sweet corn drained (1 can)
- 10 oz Red Enchilada Sauce (1 can)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 6 oz Monterey jack cheese sliced
Garnish
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp cilantro chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the chicken, corn, black beans, enchilada sauce, garlic powder, and cumin together until combined.
- Cut the poblano peppers in half lengthwise and clean out the ribs and seeds.
- Lay the peppers cut side up on a baking sheet. Divide the cheese evenly between the peppers, then pile the chicken mixture on top of the cheese.
- Bake covered with foil at 400˚F for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes or until the peppers are tender.
- Remove from the oven and drizzle with sour cream and sprinkle with cilantro. Enjoy!
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Notes
- See full post for details on:
- Modifications for special dietary needs
- Freezer meal instructions
- Meal prep ideas
- Side dish ideas
- Tips and short cuts
Nutrition Information
Serving
1filled pepper half
Calories
321kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
62mg
(21%)
Sodium
570mg
(24%)
Potassium
515mg
(15%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
717IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
49mg
(54%)
Calcium
195mg
(20%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 321
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1filled pepper half | |
| Calories | 321kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 570mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 515mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 717IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 49mg | 54% |
| Calcium | 195mg | 20% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.