Enchilada-Style Chicken–Stuffed Anaheim Peppers
Enchilada-Style Chicken–Stuffed Anaheim Peppers deliver a creamy, cheesy chicken filling tucked into smoky peppers, finished with a robust sauce infused with chili powder, warm spices, and a hint of bittersweet chocolate. The balance of mild heat, rich aromatics, and melty cheeses makes this a crowd-pleaser for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, especially when you want something cozy and satisfying.
- Prep40 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Enchilada-Style Chicken–Stuffed Anaheim Peppers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 25 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 27
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 49
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 60
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the chicken, taco seasoning mix, and water into a resealable plastic zipper bag, seal it, and massage the bag with your fingers to combine. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to marinate.
- 2
Cut off the stem and top 1/2 inch of each pepper, and carefully remove the seeds without cutting holes or breaking the skin.
- 3
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, immerse the peppers in the boiling water for 3 minutes, then cool them immediately in a bowl of cold water.
- 4
Drain the peppers and set them aside.
- 5
Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir the onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Stir in the garlic, oregano, cumin, and cinnamon; cook for 3 minutes.
- 7
Stir in the flour and chili powder, and cook for about 1 minute.
- 8
Whisk in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
- 9
Reduce the heat to low, stir in the chocolate until it melts and blends into the sauce, and let the sauce gently simmer, stirring occasionally.
- 10
Drain the marinated chicken breasts, place them into a skillet over medium heat, and cook until the chicken is no longer pink inside, about 10 minutes; remove the chicken to a bowl and set aside to cool.
- 11
When cool enough to handle, shred the chicken meat, and lightly mix it in a bowl with Monterey Jack cheese, cream cheese, and cilantro.
- 12
Stuff each pepper with 1/4 of the chicken mixture and place them on a baking sheet.
- 13
Preheat the oven's broiler and position the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
- 14
Broil the stuffed peppers until blistered and hot, about 4 1/2 minutes per side. Serve with sauce.
- Calories 761.88 kcal High 38%
- Protein 63.97 g Good Source 128%
- Carbohydrate 33.79 g 12%
- Total Fat 41.6 g High 53%
- Saturated Fat 21.85 g High 109%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 244.4 mg High 81%
- Sodium 2650.99 mg High 115%
- Dietary Fiber 6.83 g Good Source 24%
- Total Sugars 12.16 g --
- Added Sugars 3.53 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 596.54 mg Good Source 46%
- Iron 5.18 mg Good Source 29%
- Potassium 782.83 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 346.51 mcg Good Source 39%
- Vitamin C 44.45 mg Good Source 49%
- Vitamin D 0.38 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Chocolate 🍫
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Enchilada Style Chicken Stuffed Anaheim Peppers is made with 17 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Anaheim Chile, Bittersweet Chocolate, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 761.88 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Enchilada-Style Chicken–Stuffed Anaheim Peppers made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Anaheim Chile, Bittersweet Chocolate, Chicken Broth, Chili Powder. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Enchilada-Style Chicken–Stuffed Anaheim Peppers?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 40 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 761.88 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Enchilada-Style Chicken–Stuffed Anaheim Peppers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 14 steps.
- Is Enchilada-Style Chicken–Stuffed Anaheim Peppers healthy?
- Enchilada-Style Chicken–Stuffed Anaheim Peppers has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 761.88 calories and 63.97 g of protein, or 128% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2650.99 mg (115% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 21.85 g (109% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.53 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Chocolate, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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