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Ingredients
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1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
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1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
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1 cup water
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4 large Anaheim chile peppers
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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1 cup diced onion
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3 tablespoons chopped garlic
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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5 tablespoons hot chili powder
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4 cups chicken broth
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½ (1 ounce) square bittersweet chocolate, chopped
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8 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese
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1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
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½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
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Broil the stuffed peppers until blistered and hot, about 4 1/2 minutes per side. Serve with sauce.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
786 | Calories |
48g | Fat |
33g | Carbs |
57g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 786 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 48g | 61% |
Saturated Fat 26g | 129% |
Cholesterol 206mg | 69% |
Sodium 2466mg | 107% |
Total Carbohydrate 33g | 12% |
Dietary Fiber 6g | 22% |
Total Sugars 11g | |
Protein 57g | 113% |
Vitamin C 107mg | 118% |
Calcium 559mg | 43% |
Iron 5mg | 29% |
Potassium 875mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.