Description
A Mexican inspired keto cheesy chicken stuffed poblano pepper recipe that is easy to make and satisfying to eat. Guaranteed to be a hit with the entire family!
Ingredients
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- 4 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1/3 cup tomato based salsa
- 1/2 cup full fat sour cream
- 1/4 cup scallions, chopped
- 2 Tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Colby Jack cheese, shredded
- 6 medium poblano peppers
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Combine the shredded chicken, salsa, sour cream, scallions, cilantro, 3/4 cup cheddar and 3/4 cup colby jack cheese (reserve 1/4 cup of each cheese for topping) in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
- Wash and spread the whole poblano peppers on a cookie sheet. Set under the oven broiler on high for about 3 minutes per side, or until the skin is blackened. Remove and cover with a clean towel for 10 minutes to steam and cool.
- Remove the towel and peel the skins from the peppers. Then gently cut the peppers down one side and remove the seeds and pith.
- Stuff each pepper with about 3/4 cup of the cheese and chicken mixture.
- Then divide the remaining cheese over the tops of the peppers.
- Bake at 375 degrees (F) for 20 minutes.
- Remove and serve hot with additional sour cream salsa, green onions and cilantro if desired.
Alternative Casserole method:
- Combine the shredded chicken, salsa, sour cream, scallions, cilantro, 3/4 cup cheddar and 3/4 cup colby jack cheese (reserve 1/4 cup of each cheese for topping) in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly and set aside. Roast, peel, seed, and chop 2 whole poblano peppers and add to the mixture – OR – stir in one can of chopped green chilis. Spoon into a casserole dish and sprinkle on the reserved cheese. Bake in a 375 degree (F) oven for about 30 minutes or until bubbling. Remove and serve hot with additional sour cream salsa, green onions and cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Keto Chicken Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper or 1/6th of the casserole
- Calories: 386
- Fat: 23g
- Carbohydrates: 3g net
- Protein: 38g