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Enchilada Chicken Stuffed Peppers
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PREP TIME
40 min
COOKING TIME
30 min
TOTAL TIME
100 min
SERVINGS
4 servings

Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
- 1 cup water
- 4 large Anaheim chile peppers
- 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
- 8 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
1
Combine the chicken, taco seasoning mix, and water in a sealed bag, then use your fingers to blend the ingredients together. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
2
Cut off the tops of each pepper, removing about half an inch from the top. Carefully scoop out the seeds and membranes without puncturing the skin of the peppers. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and submerge the peppers in the boiling water for 3 minutes; immediately transfer them to a bowl of cold water. Drain the peppers and set them aside.
3
Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, then cook and stir the onion until it becomes translucent. This should take about 5 minutes. Add garlic, oregano, cumin, and cinnamon to the saucepan, and cook for an additional 3 minutes. Stir in flour and chili powder, and cook until the mixture is lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Whisk in chicken broth, and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly until it thickens. Reduce heat to low, then stir in chocolate until it melts and blends into the sauce. Allow the sauce to simmer gently, stirring occasionally.
4
Remove the marinated chicken breasts from the bag, and place them in a skillet over medium heat. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink inside, about 10 minutes; transfer it to a bowl, and set aside to cool. When the chicken has cooled enough to handle, shred it into bite-sized pieces, and mix it with Monterey Jack cheese, cream cheese, and cilantro in a bowl.
5
Fill each pepper with 1/4 of the chicken mixture, and place them on a baking sheet.
6
Preheat your oven's broiler, and position the rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Broil the stuffed peppers until they are blistered and hot, about 4 1/2 minutes per side. Serve the peppers with the sauce.