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Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Contributed by : Jane Berthiaume
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Mexican Recipes : Fruits, Vegetables and Produce

Total Time

1 hr

Prepare Time

30 mins

Cook Time

30 mins

Recipe Servings

4

Ingredients of
Stuffed Poblano Peppers

  • Olive oil spray
  • 4 medium poblano peppers (1 lb. total weight, 12 oz. cleaned)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 medium tomatoes, diced (10 oz.)
  • ½ medium onion, diced (4 oz.)
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or ½ tsp fine salt)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded (10 oz.)
  • 1 cup mozzarella, shredded (4 oz.)
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • ½ cup sharp cheddar, shredded (2 oz.)

How to Make
Stuffed Poblano Peppers

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large rimmed oven and broiler-safe baking sheet with foil and spray it with oil.
  2. Rinse and dry the poblanos. Cut a thin slice off the tops and remove the core and seeds. Cut a slit all the way down the side of each pepper. Set aside.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tomatoes, onion, garlic, salt, oregano, and cumin. Cook, stirring often, until liquids have evaporated, 5-7 minutes. Off heat, stir in the chicken, the mozzarella and the cilantro, mixing well.
  4. Divide the filling among the peppers, adding it from the top and pressing on it to fill the entire pepper. Pack the filling into each pepper to prevent it from spilling onto the baking sheet.
  5. Place the peppers on the prepared baking sheet, slit side up. Lightly spray them with olive oil. Bake until the poblanos are soft and charred in places, about 30 minutes.
  6. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and switch the oven to broil. Top the peppers with the cheddar cheese, sprinkling the cheese on the open part where you've cut the slit.
  7. Broil the peppers 6 inches below the heating element (not directly below) just until the cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes. Let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

It's a good idea to wear gloves while handling poblano peppers to prevent chili pepper burn. In addition to oregano and cumin, I sometimes add smoked paprika to this dish. If you can only find small poblanos, you can use them to make this recipe, using 8-10 of them instead of four. They might need slightly less time in the oven. If you don't like spicy food, you can make the same recipe with bell peppers.