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El Paso-Inspired Chicken-Stuffed Poblanos with Lime Cabbage Slaw

El Paso-inspired stuffed poblanos with seasoned ground chicken, tomatoes, onions, and a crunchy cabbage-lime topping. Uses March-friendly CA produce like cabbage, citrus, onions, and avocado while avoiding your recent fajita/shrimp/chicken-thigh flavor repeats.

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Ingredients

  • Ground chicken 1 lb $6.99-$7.99
  • Poblano peppers 2 large $3.99-$4.99
  • Organic tomato on the vine or Roma tomatoes 2 medium $3.32-$3.69
  • Sweet onion or yellow onion 1 small $1.43-$1.99
  • Organic green cabbage 1/4 head $1.10
  • Lime 1 $0.59
  • Avocado 1 $2.69-$5.00
  • Organic garlic 2 cloves $2.89
  • Cilantro bunch or organic cilantro 2 tbsp chopped $1.59-$2.19
  • Olive oil 2 tbsp pantry
  • Ground cumin 1 tsp pantry
  • Chili powder 1 tsp pantry
  • Smoked paprika 1/2 tsp pantry
  • Salt and black pepper to taste pantry

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 425°F.
  2. Halve 2 large poblano peppers lengthwise and remove seeds. Rub lightly with oil and place cut-side up on a sheet pan.
  3. Roast poblanos for 10 minutes while you prepare the filling.
  4. Dice 1 small onion and 2 medium tomatoes. Mince 2 garlic cloves. Thinly shred 1/4 head cabbage. Dice 1 avocado. Chop 2 tablespoons cilantro.
  5. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add onion and cook 3 minutes.
  6. Add garlic and 1 lb ground chicken. Cook, breaking it up, until mostly browned, about 5 minutes.
  7. Stir in diced tomatoes, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 3/4 tsp salt, and pepper. Cook 4 to 5 minutes until thickened.
  8. Mix cabbage with juice of 1 lime, chopped cilantro, a pinch of salt, and the diced avocado.
  9. Fill the roasted poblano halves with the chicken mixture. Return to oven for 8 to 10 minutes until peppers are tender and filling is hot.
  10. Serve 2 stuffed pepper halves per person topped with the cabbage-avocado slaw.

Cook time: 45 minutes

Estimated cost: $14-18

Health notes: High protein, moderate carb, veggie-forward. About 500-650 calories per serving depending on avocado amount.

Drink pairing: Mexican lager with lime or a citrusy pale ale.

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