Chicken Stuffed Poblanos

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Ingredients

  • 8 whole Poblano Peppers
  • Tomato Infused Olive Oil, As Needed For Roasting And Sauteeing
  • Hickory Smoked Sea Salt, As Needed For Seasoning
  • 4 ounces, weight Cremini Mushrooms, Thinly Sliced
  • 1 bunch Scallions, White And Light Green Parts Thinly Sliced
  • 2 Tablespoons Fresh Cilantro Leaves, Finely Chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoons Minced Garlic
  • 1- 3/4 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken, Diced Small
  • 1/2 teaspoons Red Adobo Seasoning
  • 1 pinch Crushed Red Pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon Chicken Stock
  • 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
  • 1 Tablespoon Vegetable Cream Cheese

Instructions

  1. 1.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350 F and line a sheet tray with aluminum foil.
  3. Prep the peppers by cutting off just one side (cut lengthwise but only cut off a portion of one side, to open up the pepper.
  4. Then cut off the top of each pepper.
  5. Scoop out all of the seeds so that you have 8 hollowed out little boats.
  6. Get the peppers onto the tray, then drizzle them with the tomato-infused olive oil and sprinkle them with salt.
  7. Get them into the oven to roast for 10 minutes.
  8. 2.
  9. While the peppers roast, prepare the chicken filling.
  10. Heat a drizzle of tomato olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  11. Get the mushrooms into the pan to get soft first since they take the longest to cook.
  12. Cook them for about 2 minutes.
  13. Then add the scallions, cilantro and garlic and let them get fragrant for a minute.
  14. 3.
  15. Get the diced chicken into the pan next and let it cook for about 5 minutes.
  16. While it cooks season the mixture with additional hickory smoked sea salt, the red adobo seasoning and crushed red pepper.
  17. Then add the chicken stock, tomato paste and cream cheese and give the mixture a big stir.
  18. Let the chicken filling simmer for 10 minutes.
  19. 4.
  20. The poblanos will be done roasting by this point.
  21. Take them out of the oven so they can cool enough to handle.
  22. When the chicken mixture is done simmering, remove it from the heat.
  23. Stuff the poblanos with the chicken mixture, filling each to the brim.
  24. Then top each of the stuffed peppers with a big handful of the shredded cheese.
  25. Get them back into the oven for 20 minutes to let the cheese melt and for everything to get bubbly.
  26. 5.
  27. Once theyre done, just take them out of the oven and serve immediately.
  28. Enjoy the spicy goodness!

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

338 kcal 17% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 21.3g 43% DV
Total Fat 14.3g 18% DV
Carbs 37.3g 14% DV
Fiber 7.4g 26% DV
Sugar 10.2g 20% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 698.3mg 30% DV
Potassium 1886mg 40% DV
Cholesterol 36.5mg 12% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 215.5mcg 24% DV
Vitamin C 214.7mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 6.8mcg 34% DV
Calcium 532mg 41% DV
Iron 13.4mg 74% DV
Diet fit High-protein High-fiber Under 400 cal
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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