Stuffed Poblano Peppers (semi homemade)

We love #TacoTuesday around here so much but sometimes this mama needs to switch things up a bit. This past week I was wanting one of my favorite Mexican inspired meals poblano peppers which are typically stuffed and fried. As you guys know, I am always trying to find a way to make meals healthier so I decided Tuesday night taco night was turning into a healthier semi-homemade version of this dish I so love.

The peppers 🌶 🫑 —Poblanos

This dish is called for poblano pepper which have just a touch of spice to them but if you like NO spice at all grab a couple of bell peppers to stuff instead.

The SALSA & TACO SEASONING

I like to use a medium salsa and taco seasoning packet for this dish but again just like the peppers if you want NO spice then you can use a mild salsa and seasoning that is too your liking.

Ingredients:

• 3-4 poblano peppers
• 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
• 1 cup salsa
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tbsp onion, diced
• 1 tbsp garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp avocado oil
• Optional–more salsa, guacamole, cilantro, sour cream etc for toppings

Directions:

1. Slice the peppers lengthwise and remove the seeds.
2. In a large pan, heat up 2 tbsps avocado oil.
3. Add diced onion and garlic into the pan. Cook until translucent.
4. Next add the chicken, salsa, water, taco seasoning & cream cheese. Stir well.
5. Once cream cheese in melted then it is time to stuff the peppers.
6. Line peppers cup side up on a baking sheet. Add a scoop into each pepper cup.
7. Top with shredded cheese and then bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
8. Once cooked, remove the peppers from the oven and top with your favorite toppings–more salsa, sour cream, guacamole etc. Bon Appetite!