Chicken Stuffed Peppers

Chicken Stuffed Peppers

Serves: 4

4 red bell peppers

2 cups cooked and shredded chicken

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

1 cup shredded Colby jack cheese

1 jalapeno, finely diced

2 tsp ground cumin

½ teaspoon salt

¼ cup salsa

Fresh chopped cilantro, for garnish (optional)

1.   Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a large 9x13" baking pan with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.

2.   Slice each pepper in half and remove the seeds. Set each pepper half in the prepared baking pan.

3.   In a large bowl, mix together chicken, cream cheese, Colby jack cheese, jalapeno, cumin, salt, and salsa. Scoop mix into each pepper. Top with cilantro, if using.

4.   Bake for 35-40 minutes.

     

Nutrition: 416 calories; 32g fat; 126mg cholesterol; 873mg sodium; 318mg potassium; 11g carb; 3g fiber; 7g sugar; 19g protein