Chicken Stuffed Poblano Peppers


-poblano peppers, halved and seeded
-1 1/2 cups shredded chicken
-1 1/2 cups rice (basmati, white, mexican, brown, whichever you prefer!)
-1 14.5 oz can crushed tomatoes
-1 14.5 oz can black beans, drained
-1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
-1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
-1 tbsp lime juice
-1 tsp each garlic powder, chili powder and cumin
-1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
-shredded monterey jack


  1. Heat oven to 400. Spray a baking sheet or dish with oil. Place halved poblano peppers. Drizzle with olive oil and season pwith salt and pepper. Bake 10 min. Remove from oven and let cool.
  2. Meanwhile, mix together chicken, rice, lime juice, tomatoes, black beans, jalapeño, cilantro and seasonings.
  3. Once cooled, stuff peppers with mixture. Bake 10 min.
  4. Remove from oven and top with cheese. Bake 5 min.
    Avocado Lime Crema-in a food processor, combine 1/2 avocado, 1/2 cup cilantro, 1/4 cup plain yogurt, 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tsp honey, 1 tsp minced garlic, salt and
    pepper.

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