Stuffed Poblano Peppers Recipe | Happy Healthy Eating

These tacky ones, Stuffed Poblano Peppers It's filled with a smoky chicken and bean filling that's delicious and comes together in minutes. Topped with garlic avocado crema, they'll become your favorite Tex-Mex recipe for weeknights.

Why You'll Love These Stuffed Poblano Peppers

If you love Tex-Mex dinners, these stuffed poblano peppers with melted Mexican cheese will be your new go-to recipe after Cinco de Mayo.

• TEX MEX. They have your favorite Tex-Mex ingredients like smoked cumin, black beans, avocado crema, and sweet tomatoes.
• Great for parties. When you need to feed a crowd, double or triple the recipe and serve the poblanos in separate baking sheets.
• Great for leftovers. Add diced sweet potatoes, Mexican street corn, or shredded turkey to reduce food waste.
• Be prepared to be friendly. Roast the peppers ahead of time so you can mix the filling and bake before dinner.

Recipe ingredients

Juicy tomatoes, tender beans, fluffy rice, and smoky cumin pair perfectly with the sweetness of the poblano. Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact quantities.

for poblanos

• poblanos – Choose large peppers that are roughly the same size.
• roast chicken – Use store bought or chop up my leftovers Grilled whole chicken.
• black beans – try mine Mexican Instant Pot Black Beans Or add your favorite canned goods.
• brown rice – Feel free to use Spanish/Mexican rice instead.
• garlic – I prefer fresh garlic or garlic paste.
• canned tomatoes – Fire roasted tomatoes are the best.
• fresh cilantro – Avoid yellow or wilted leaves and stems, as they can add a bitter taste to dishes.
• cumin – You can swap it out for taco seasoning.
• smoked paprika – Mild paprika also works.
• paprika – If you have red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper on hand, buy them.
• Salt and pepper—— Kosher salt and fresh black pepper are best.
• Mexican cheese – Use your favorite cheese blend, cheddar, or mozzarella cheese.

For the avocado cream

• greek yogurt – It has to be simple and unsweetened.
• avocado – You can use leftover guacamole as long as it's plain.
• garlic – Fresh garlic is best. Avoid using garlic powder as it will make the mixture grainy.
• lime juice – Feel free to use lemon juice.
• cumin – It will add more smoky flavor, but you can leave it out since the filling already has some.
• red pepper flakes – Fresh jalapenos or serrano peppers add even more Tex-Mex flavor.
• Salt – I prefer kosher salt.

Are poblano peppers spicy?

No. Their heat level is higher than green peppers, but about the same as mild jalapeños. It's also milder than serrano. There are exceptions, and some poblanos can be a little spicy, but for the most part, they are very mild and everyone can enjoy them.

Other filling ideas

If you don’t have chicken or just want a change, these are other stuffing ideas for your chili:

• beef – It can be cooked ground beef or shredded beef.
• turkey – Grate turkey or chop leftovers Garlic Herb Roasted Turkey.
• pork – Cooked minced pork is best.
• vegetable– Just skip the chicken in the mixture and add sautéed spinach, sweet potatoes, or corn. Eating more rice and beans can also help.
• Tofu– Swap the chicken for crumbled tofu.

How to Make Chicken Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Set a timer so you never forget to pop these tender stuffed poblano peppers in the oven. Scroll to the bottom of the post to see the full recipe card.

• Roasted pods. Preheat oven to 400F. Place the poblanos, cut side up, on the baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes.

• Make the filling. Combine chicken, beans, rice, garlic, tomatoes, cilantro, cumin, paprika, paprika, salt and pepper in a bowl.
• Stuff and bake. Add 3-4 tablespoons of filling to each poblano. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and bake again until melted. Remove them from the oven and set aside to cool.
• Make avocado butter. Process all grease ingredients in a blender until smooth.
• Serve. Drizzle poblanos with avocado crema. Garnish with cilantro. Serve and enjoy!

Tips and variations

These easy stuffed poblano peppers are perfect with leftover roasted corn, crispy pico de gallo, or turkey.

• Make them spicy. Chop 1/4-1/2 a fresh jalapeño or serrano pepper and add it to the chicken filling for extra heat.
• More vegetables. Stir in the rest corn on the cob, Mexican street corn dipor Grilled Sweet Potatoes Add to fillings for a heartier texture.
• Replace the peppers. In this recipe, small green peppers and halved jalapeño peppers (large ones) can be used instead of poblano peppers. Keep in mind that green peppers will be very mild, but jalapeños can be quite spicy.
• More ingredients. Garo Peakcrumbled bacon, Roasted Tomato SalsaAnd fresh cilantro is a great way to add more flavor.
• Use store bought. Some Mexican grocery stores sell freshly grilled poblano to save you time. You can also find frozen baked poblanos that just need to be thawed and stuffed.

Food recommendations

These sweet and savory stuffed poblano peppers make a great dinner. Serve them with my services Southwestern Cobb Salad or Southwestern Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Salad On the side. mine Grilled Sweet Potato Salad, Mexican Street Corn Saladand corn on the cob Great vegetarian option too.

Store correctly

These Baked Poblanos are a great meal prep option throughout the week.

• refrigerator: Store them in an airtight container for up to 3 days. If the turkey tastes sour or the chili feels sticky, discard immediately.
• To reheat them: Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon water and microwave for one minute or until hot.

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