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cheesy chicken stuffed poblano peppers
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Chicken Stuffed Poblano Peppers

These easy chicken stuffed poblano peppers are packed with melted cheese, black beans and Mexican spices for a low-carb, gluten-free meal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: chicken stuffed poblano peppers, chicken stuffed poblanos, stuffed poblano peppers, stuffed poblano peppers recipe, stuffed poblanos
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Gina Matsoukas

Ingredients

  • 4 poblano peppers halved lengthwise and seeded
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar, Monterrey Jack or Mexican blend, divided
  • 3 green onions thinly sliced and divided
  • 15 ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 15 ounce can diced tomatoes drained
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a large baking dish.
  • Combine the chicken, half the shredded cheese, half the sliced green onions and all remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Stir to combine.
  • Spoon the mixture into each pepper half filling it generously and place in the baking dish.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, top with the remaining shredded cheese and bake again until cheese is melted, about 5 more minutes.
  • Remove from oven, garnish with remaining green onions and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1SERVING | Calories: 402kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 1247mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 5g