These chicken-stuffed chiles are a fantastic combination of tender chicken, spicy chiles, and gooey cheese. They are perfect for a weeknight dinner or for entertaining guests. The dish is bursting with flavors and will surely satisfy your cravings for a spicy and savory meal. The chiles are stuffed with a mixture of seasoned chicken, cream cheese, and cheddar cheese, then baked to perfection. Serve them with a side of salsa and sour cream for a complete and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 4 large poblano chiles
- 1 lb chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut a lengthwise slit in each chile, leaving the stem intact. Remove the seeds and membranes.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, chopped onion, minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and chopped fresh cilantro. Mix well.
- Stuff each chile with the chicken mixture, making sure to evenly distribute the filling.
- Place the stuffed chiles on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chiles are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove the chiles from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve the chicken-stuffed chiles with salsa and sour cream on the side.
- Enjoy the delicious and spicy flavors of these chicken-stuffed chiles!
Interesting Facts
Poblano chiles are mild in heat and are commonly used in Mexican cuisine.
The combination of cream cheese and cheddar cheese creates a rich and creamy filling for the chiles.
You can adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less chili powder to the filling.