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Food blogger, Bella Bucchiotti of xoxoBella, shares a recipe for air fryer fiesta chicken stuffed poblano peppers. You will love these Mexican chicken stuffed peppers!
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5 from 12 votes

Air Fryer Stuffed Poblano Peppers

These air fryer stuffed poblano peppers are easy to make and full of bold flavor. Tender peppers are filled with creamy chicken, then crisped up in the air fryer. It’s a quick way to serve something simple that feels special.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Meals
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: chicken
Servings: 6
Author: Bella Bucchiotti

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 chicken breasts boneless and skinless
  • 1/2 Teaspoon black pepper coarse
  • 1/2 Teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 Teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 Cups margarita mix
  • 6 poblano peppers
  • 1 Cup pico de gallo
  • 1/4 Cup sour cream
  • 1 Cup cotija cheese crumbled
  • cilantro for garnish 

Instructions

  • Combine black pepper, cumin, and salt in a small ramekin or bowl and mix. Season both sides of chicken breast with the seasoning. 
  • Add margarita mix and chicken breasts to a large skillet over medium high heat. Cover and cook for 15 minutes. By partially submerging the chicken in the margarita mix the chicken will soak in the flavors of the mix and soften as it cooks, making it easy to shred and filling it with flavor. 
  • While the chicken is cooking, prepare the poblano peppers. Cut poblano peppers in half and remove the seeds.  
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F for 5 minutes 
  • Add the chicken to a large mixing bowl and shred. There will only be a small amount of liquid left in the pan, add this to the bowl as well along with pico de gallo, sour cream, and half of the cotija cheese. Stir to combine.  
  • Fill the poblano pepper halves with the chicken mix. 
  • Place the poblano peppers in an air fryer basket. Cook for 5 minutes.  
  • Remove from the air fryer and sprinkle with remaining cotija cheese. Garnish with chopped cilantro.

Notes

Use fresh poblanos: Look for firm, glossy peppers without blemishes.
Don’t skip the pan liquid: It boosts moisture and flavor in the filling.
Avoid overfilling: Leave a little space to prevent overflow in the air fryer.

Nutrition

Calories: 308kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 1117mg | Potassium: 661mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 820IU | Vitamin C: 99mg | Calcium: 154mg | Iron: 1mg

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