Mini Chicken Stuffed Peppers

I love Mexican food. If I had to pick one ethnic food to eat for the rest of my life Mexican would be among the top contenders. I also love Thai and Greek food so it would be a very hard decision. These mini chicken stuffed peppers are packed with good stuff. Chicken, cilantro, cheese, and spinach give them flavor and nutrients. They are perfect for an easy appetizer, party, or as a main course.

My garden this spring magically grew a huge cilantro plant. I’m calling it magic since I didn’t plant any seeds and they are supposed to be an annual. What I did so was kill a small cilantro plant last summer. As it was dying it must’ve dropped seeds because this year I was in cilantro heaven.

Unfortunately, that lovely plant went to seed already despite my efforts to stop it. I can only hope that next spring will be welcomed with another crop of cilantro.

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Mini Chicken Stuffed Peppers

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

25 mins

 

These cute little Mini Chicken Stuffed Peppers are a fabulous party appetizer or lunch.

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Keyword: chicken stuffed peppers

Servings: 4

Calories: 389 kcal

Author: Taryn

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
• 1/4 cup mayo
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 tbsp cilantro pesto recipe: http://joyfilledeats.com/cilantro-lime-pesto-dip-dressing-mayo/
• 1/2 tsp garlic salt
• 1 cup baby spinach chopped
• 1 cup shredded cheddar
• about 12 mini sweet peppers halved and seeded
• sour cream and cilantro optional toppings

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400. Combine the mayo, sour cream, cilantro pesto, and garlic salt. Mix well. Stir in the chicken, baby spinach, and half the cheddar. Spoon into mini peppers. Top with the rest of the cheddar. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly. Top with sour cream and chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Mini Chicken Stuffed Peppers

Amount Per Serving

Calories 389 Calories from Fat 225

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 25g 38%

Saturated Fat 9g 45%

Cholesterol 102mg 34%

Sodium 628mg 26%

Potassium 508mg 15%

Total Carbohydrates 7g 2%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 5g

Protein 30g 60%

Vitamin A 92.8%

Vitamin C 178.1%

Calcium 24.5%

Iron 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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