Author Notes: A delicious Labor Day cookout recipe brought to you from Medifast’s new Simply Well™: An Everyday, Healthy Cookbook. —Food52User1
Serves: 4
Ingredients
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1/4
chopped jalapeño pepper
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Cooking spray
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1
12.5-oz can low-sodium chicken breast (in water), drained
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6
ounces avocado, mashed
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1/2
cup plain, low-fat Greek yogurt
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2
cups shredded, low-fat cheddar cheese, divided
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1
teaspoon chili powder
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24
mini bell peppers, halved with stem, seeds, and membranes removed
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1/4
cup chopped scallions
Directions
- Sauté the diced jalapeño in a lightly greased skillet until tender.
- Mix the jalapeño, chicken, avocado, yogurt, one cup of cheese, and chili powder in a medium bowl.
- Arrange the mini bell peppers in a single layer in a large casserole dish. Fill with chicken mixture, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and broil until cheese has melted, about 2 to 4 minutes.
- Garnish with scallions and serve with salsa, if desired.
Photo by Medifast