Stuffed poblano peppers use simple ingredients and take just 25 minutes! This cheesy chicken stuffed poblano peppers recipe is full of Mexican flavors.
PREPRATION TIME:
- PREP: 5 minutes
- COOK: 20 minutes
- TOTAL: 25 minutes
INGREDIENTS:
INSTRUCTIONS:
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C).
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Cut the peppers in half and remove the seeds. Place them onto a lined baking sheet. Set aside.
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In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the garlic and saute for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
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Reduce heat to low. Stir in the cream cheese, pressing with the back of a spoon or spatula to help it mix in, until melted and smooth.
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Stuff the filling into the poblano peppers and place, open side up, back onto the baking sheet. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of each pepper half, about 2 tablespoons (28 grams) each.
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Bake for 15-20 minutes, until peppers are soft and cheese is melted. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
RECIPE NOTES:
Tap on the times in the instructions below to start a kitchen timer while you cook.
Nutrition Facts: Serving size: 1 stuffed pepper
Amount per serving. Serving size in recipe notes above.Calories216Fat15gProtein16gTotal Carbs6gNet Carbs4gFiber2gSugar3g