Meal Kit

Chicken and Rice Stuffed Poblano Peppers

with salsa verde

Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Spice Level: Spicy

Cook Within: 5 days

Contains: Milk

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This stuffed pepper is inspired by a chile relleno and it’s loaded with fresh flavors along with some Mexican-inspired ingredients.

In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 3 Poblano Peppers
  • 10 oz. Diced Chicken Thighs
  • 5.47 oz. Long Grain White Rice
  • 1 Onion
  • 1 Lime
  • Info
    2 oz. Shredded Mozzarella
  • 2 oz. Fire Roasted Salsa Verde
  • Info
    1 oz. Sour Cream
  • ¼ oz. Cilantro
  • 2 tsp. Taco Seasoning

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    630
  • Carbohydrates
    82g
  • Net Carbs
    75g
  • Fat
    15g
  • Protein
    41g
  • Sodium
    1600mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Cooking Spray
  • 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • 1 Small Pot

Before You Cook

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F
  1. 1

    Start the Rice

    Bring a small pot with rice, 11/4 cups water, and 1/4 tsp. salt to a boil.

    Once boiling, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes.

    Remove from burner and set aside.

    While rice cooks, continue recipe.

  2. 2

    Roast the Peppers

    Halve poblano peppers lengthwise and seed. Poblano peppers can vary in spice level; most are mild, but a few can be quite hot. Wash hands and cutting board after prepping.

    Place poblanos on prepared baking sheet, cut side down. Spray with cooking spray.

    Roast in hot oven until peppers are tender, but not completely cooked, 8-10 minutes.

    Don't worry if peppers char a bit; this adds flavor to the dish.

    While peppers roast, continue recipe.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Halve lime. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half.

    Stem and mince cilantro.

    Halve and peel onion. Cut halves into 1/4" dice.

    Pat chicken thighs dry. Don't worry about trimming. Excess fat will render while cooking and add flavor.

  4. 4

    Cook the Filling

    Place a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add ½ tsp. olive oil.

    Add chicken thighs, onion, and 1/4 tsp. salt to hot pan. Stir occasionally until onion is translucent and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 4-6 minutes.

    Add taco seasoning and half the salsa (to taste; reserve remaining for topping) and cook until fragrant, 30-60 seconds.

    Stir in rice, half the cilantro (reserve remaining for garnish), and lime juice until combined.

    Remove from burner.

  5. 5

    Roast Peppers and Finish Dish

    Evenly distribute filling amongst pepper halves. You may have leftover filling. Top evenly with remaining salsa (to taste) and cheese.

    Roast in hot oven until cheese is melted, 8-10 minutes.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing with sour cream and reserved cilantro. Squeeze lime wedges over stuffed peppers to taste. Buon appetito!

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