Chicken Stuffed Poblano With Parmesan Breadcrumbs

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 2
Chicken Stuffed Poblano With Parmesan Breadcrumbs is a healthy and delicious recipe that you can make for dinner.
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

6 medium poblano chiles
1 large onion , finely chopped
3 tablespoons garlic , minced
2 cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts , finely diced
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 large tomatoes , finely diced
1/2 cup monterey jack cheese , shredded
1/2 cup cheddar cheese , shredded
4 tablespoons olive oil , divided
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup parmesan cheese , grated
rice , cooked saffron rice , 4 to 6 servings

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
430
Sugar
4g
Fat
26g
This chicken stuffed poblano recipe is a wonderful way to add some Mexican flavor to your meals. Poblano chiles are a mild chili pepper that pair perfectly with the tender chicken and the cheese. The breadcrumbs and cheese create a crispy, golden topping on the dish, and the saffron rice is the perfect side dish to complement this recipe.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 400°F.
2.Roast poblano chiles on a baking sheet for about 20 minutes or until skin is charred.
3.Let chiles cool in a bowl covered with plastic wrap for 10 minutes, then peel and discard the skin, stem and seeds.
4.In a pan, sauté onion and garlic for 5 minutes over medium heat in 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
5.Add diced chicken breasts, seasoning salt and tomatoes to the pan and sauté for an additional 5 minutes.
6.Fill each poblano chile with chicken mixture and place in a baking dish or skillet.
7.In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
8.Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture over stuffed poblanos and bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes.
9.Sprinkle with monterey jack and cheddar cheese and bake for another 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

PROS

This recipe is full of flavor and is a great way to get in your daily serving of vegetables and lean protein.

The dish is easy to make and can be made ahead of time and reheated for a quick meal.

CONS

Although the recipe is healthy, it does contain some cheese and breadcrumbs, which can increase the calorie and fat content of the dish.

Also, some people may find poblano chiles too spicy.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a good source of protein, which is essential for building and repairing muscle tissue, and the poblano chiles are a great source of vitamin C.
They also contain capsaicin, which has been shown to have anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties.
The garlic in this recipe has also been linked to reducing the risk of heart disease and cancer.

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