MAIN DISH CREAM CHEESE CHICKEN STUFFED PEPPERS (click here to print)

These peppers come out tender-crisp, just the way I like them! If you want a softer pepper, boil them in water for 2 minutes before stuffing and baking.CREAM CHEESE CHICKEN STUFFED PEPPERS

YIELD: SERVES

PREP TIME:10 MINUTES

COOK TIME:40 MINUTES

TOTAL TIME:50 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
• 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 4 ounces monterey jack, grated
• 4 ounces cheddar, grated
• 1 jalapeno, minced
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup salsa
• 4 bell peppers, any color

DIRECTIONS:

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1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Slice peppers in half and remove the seeds and membrane. Place in a 9x13 baking dish.
3. Add chicken, cream cheese, monterey jack, cheddar, jalapeno, cumin, salt, and salsa to a medium mixing bowl and stir well to combine.
4. Spoon chicken mixture evenly into each halved pepper.
5. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
6. Serve immediately.
7. Source: www.bunsintheoven.com

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 pepper half

Servings Per Container 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 259Calories from Fat 171

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 19g29%

Saturated Fat 12g60%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 66mg22%

Sodium 569mg24%

Total Carbohydrate 6g2%

Dietary Fiber 1g4%

Sugars 4g

Protein 16g32%

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower