Chicken Stuffed Peppers with Enchilada Sauce Recipe
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Chicken Stuffed Peppers with Enchilada Sauce

By: kevin 
"My wife and I came up with this recipe on a whim. It has since become one of our family's favorite recipes. I feel I must warn you though, once you make this for your family you will likely be making it again and again. Enjoy! Whatever green peppers you decide to use, make sure they are at least 6 inches long and 3 inches wide. "

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (26)

Prep Time:
40 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 stuffed peppers
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
  • 1 cup water
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  • 4 large Anaheim chile peppers
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  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 3 tablespoons chopped garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 5 tablespoons hot chili powder
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 (1 ounce) square bittersweet chocolate, chopped
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  • 8 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

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. Drain the peppers and set aside.
  3. 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. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
  6. Broil the stuffed peppers until blistered and hot, about 4 1/2 minutes per side. Serve with sauce.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 768 | Total Fat: 47g | Cholesterol: 200mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2011 by nissy   view full review
This was fantastic - the taste of the sauce was incredible. The only issue I had was that the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2011 by CantHelpMyself   view full review
Alright, I totally played around with this recipe which is most likely great on it's own. My...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2011 by Alan Hollister   view full review
Just great! Easy to make and hard to forget, you will want this again and again. The peppers...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2011 by Susan   view full review
I only had green bell peppers that needed to be used, but all of the rest of the ingredients. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 7, 2010 by Nicole   view full review
Loved all the flavors. Fresh and lighter than restaurant food. Made a ton of sauce! ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 8, 2011 by cirruscaptain   view full review
Amazing recipe. Instead of cooking the chicken in a skillet I cooked the chicken in the oven...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2011 by CN29URSERY   view full review
Outstanding! I never in a million years would have thought I could make authentic Mexican,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2011 by Tam   view full review
Loved this recipe! My husband thought it could be a little spicier LOL but I loved it. The...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2011 by Helen   view full review
This recipe is awesome, one of the best meals my husband & I have made. Only thing we did...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 4, 2011 by Coke Man Matt   view full review
The recipe is great, but I didn't use cream cheese. If you don't want to use the peppers...

 

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