Chicken Stuffed Peppers with Enchilada Sauce

Health score
34%
Chicken Stuffed Peppers with Enchilada Sauce
100 min.
4
798kcal

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Are you ready to spice up your dinner routine? Look no further than these delectable Chicken Stuffed Peppers with Enchilada Sauce! This dish is a perfect blend of flavors and textures, making it an ideal choice for lunch or dinner. Imagine tender Anaheim chile peppers, lovingly stuffed with a savory mixture of shredded chicken, creamy cheese, and fresh cilantro, all enveloped in a rich, homemade enchilada sauce. Each bite is a delightful explosion of taste that will leave your taste buds dancing.

Not only is this recipe bursting with flavor, but it also packs a nutritional punch, with a hearty serving of protein and healthy fats. With a preparation time of just 100 minutes, you can easily whip up this dish for a family gathering or a cozy night in. The combination of spices, including hot chili powder, cumin, and a hint of cinnamon, elevates the dish to new heights, while the bittersweet chocolate adds a unique depth to the sauce that you won't want to miss.

Whether you're a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, this recipe is straightforward and rewarding. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to impress your family and friends with this mouthwatering Chicken Stuffed Peppers dish. Trust us, once you serve these up, they’ll be asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • large anaheim chili 
  • ounce bittersweet chocolate chopped
  • cups chicken broth 
  • tablespoons chili powder hot
  • ounce cream cheese softened
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • tablespoons garlic chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • teaspoon ground cumin 
  • ounces monterrey jack cheese shredded
  • cup onion diced
  • teaspoon oregano dried
  • 1.5 pounds chicken breast halves boneless skinless
  • 1.3 ounce taco seasoning 
  • tablespoon vegetable oil 
  • cup water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • pot
  • broiler

Directions

  1. Place the chicken, taco seasoning mix, and water into a resealable plastic zipper bag, seal, and massage the bag with your fingers to mix. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to marinate.
  2. Cut the stem and top 1/2 inch from the top of each pepper, and carefully remove the seeds without cutting holes or breaking skin of the peppers. Bring a large pot of water to boil, and immerse the peppers in the boiling water for 3 minutes; cool immediately in a bowl of cold water.
  3. Drain the peppers and set aside.
  4. Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir the onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, oregano, cumin, and cinnamon; cook for 3 minutes. Stir in the flour and chili powder, and cook for about 1 minute.
  5. Whisk in the chicken broth, and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low, and stir in the chocolate until it melts and blends into the sauce. Allow the sauce to gently simmer, stirring occasionally.
  6. Drain the marinated chicken breasts, and place into a skillet over medium heat. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink inside, about 10 minutes; remove chicken to a bowl, and set aside to cool. When cool enough to handle, shred the chicken meat, and lightly mix in a bowl with Monterey Jack cheese, cream cheese, and cilantro. Stuff each pepper with 1/4 of the chicken mixture, and place on a baking sheet.
  7. Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
  8. Broil the stuffed peppers until blistered and hot, about 4 1/2 minutes per side.
  9. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories798kcal
Protein28.86%
Fat54.96%
Carbs16.18%

Properties

Glycemic Index
58.25
Glycemic Load
5.46
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
40.633912936501%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
2mg
Kaempferol
0.28mg
Myricetin
0.11mg
Quercetin
9.28mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:798.4kcal
39.92%
Fat:49.4g
75.99%
Saturated Fat:25.65g
160.32%
Carbohydrates:32.71g
10.9%
Net Carbohydrates:23.81g
8.66%
Sugar:12.1g
13.44%
Cholesterol:221.72mg
73.91%
Sodium:2660.93mg
115.69%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:6.1mg
2.03%
Protein:58.36g
116.72%
Selenium:74.13µg
105.9%
Vitamin A:5204.36IU
104.09%
Vitamin B3:20.07mg
100.35%
Vitamin B6:1.7mg
84.89%
Phosphorus:758.57mg
75.86%
Calcium:571.18mg
57.12%
Vitamin B2:0.81mg
47.68%
Vitamin E:5.36mg
35.75%
Fiber:8.91g
35.62%
Manganese:0.67mg
33.61%
Potassium:1142.29mg
32.64%
Vitamin B5:3.12mg
31.23%
Vitamin K:29.93µg
28.51%
Iron:5.05mg
28.05%
Zinc:3.99mg
26.57%
Magnesium:105.46mg
26.37%
Vitamin C:18.24mg
22.11%
Vitamin B1:0.29mg
19.13%
Copper:0.36mg
18.08%
Vitamin B12:1µg
16.59%
Folate:45.47µg
11.37%
Vitamin D:0.51µg
3.4%
Source:Allrecipes