Description
Tender poblano peppers stuffed with a creamy mixture of chicken, cheese, black beans, corn, and spices, then baked to perfection for a flavorful, satisfying dish.
Ingredients
- Main Dish:
- 4 large poblano peppers
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups pepper jack cheese (reserve 1/2 cup for topping)
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups cooked chicken
- 1/2 cup corn (frozen, thawed)
- 1/2 cup black beans, drained
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 cup cooked white rice (optional)
- Optional Garnishes:
- Sour cream
- Salsa
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the Peppers: Rinse and dry the poblano peppers. Carefully cut a thin slice off the sides of each pepper and remove the seeds.
- Make the Filling: In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, pepper jack cheese (reserve 1/2 cup for topping), diced onion, minced garlic, cooked chicken, corn, black beans, diced tomatoes, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and chopped cilantro. Optionally, stir in cooked rice for added texture.
- Stuff the Peppers: Spoon the filling mixture into each pepper, packing them until full. Top with the remaining pepper jack cheese.
- Bake: Place the stuffed peppers in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the peppers are soft and the cheese is melted.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with sour cream and salsa, if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a squeeze of lime over the stuffed peppers before serving.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, try using a hotter cheese, like jalapeño jack, or add some chopped fresh chilies to the filling.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
