Recipe RECIPE - Chicken Stuffed Poblano Peppers

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Chicken Stuffed Poblano Peppers

This Chicken Stuffed Poblano Peppers recipe is great as a spicy summer party appetizer or for any occasion.

Ingredients:

• 4 large poblano peppers
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 1 lb ground chicken
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• Lime wedges, for serving (optional)
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• Large skillet

Directions:

• Preheat your oven to 400 F (200 C)
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Cut a slit lengthwise down each poblano pepper, leaving the stem intact and carefully remove the seeds and membranes
• In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the ground chicken, chopped onion, and minced garlic
• Cook, while breaking up the chicken with a spoon, until browned and cooked through
• Stir in the ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the spices are fragrant
• Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the cooked rice, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and chopped fresh cilantro
• Spoon the chicken and rice mixture evenly into each poblano pepper
• Place the stuffed peppers on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until the peppers are tender and the filling is heated through
• Serve the chicken stuffed poblano peppers hot, with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top, if desired

Enjoy!

Notes:

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes
• Servings: Serves 4

Source:

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