Spicy Chicken with Poblano Peppers and Cheese
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Ingredients
4 poblano chili peppers, halved and seeded
2 cups chopped boiled chicken breast
1 cup (4 oz) grated low-fat cheddar cheese
1 cup fresh corn kernels (about 2 cobs)
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped zucchini
½ cup chopped red bell pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon bottled minced garlic
¼ cup bottled salsa
Cooking Spray
¾ cup shredded baked tortilla chips, divided
To make
This healthy Mexican-style chicken casserole with minced chicken, chili poblano, zucchini, corn, bottled salsa and shredded tortilla chips is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Preheat the broiler.Place the chili poblano halves, skin side up, on a foil-lined baking sheet and flatten with your hands. Bake for 8 minutes or until browned. Put the pepper in a zippered plastic bag; seal. Let stand for 15 minutes. Peel off the skin.Reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees.Combine the chicken and the following 11 ingredients (with garlic) in a large bowl; add the salsa, stirring, until the mixture is smooth.Place the poblano peppers, cut sides up, in an 11-inch x 7-inch baking dish greased with cooking spray; sprinkle 1/4 cup chips evenly on top. Spoon the chicken mixture evenly over the chips; sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup chips. Lightly brush the chips with cooking spray. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the casserole is warmed through.
Preheat the broiler.Place the chili poblano halves, skin side up, on a foil-lined baking sheet and flatten with your hands. Bake for 8 minutes or until browned. Put the pepper in a zippered plastic bag; seal. Let stand for 15 minutes. Peel off the skin.Reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees.Combine the chicken and the following 11 ingredients (with garlic) in a large bowl; add the salsa, stirring, until the mixture is smooth.Place the poblano peppers, cut sides up, in an 11-inch x 7-inch baking dish greased with cooking spray; sprinkle 1/4 cup chips evenly on top. Spoon the chicken mixture evenly over the chips; sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup chips. Lightly brush the chips with cooking spray. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the casserole is warmed through.
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Published: 11/20/2023 9:13 PM
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