25-Minute Air Fryer Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Peppers – Irresistible!
A quick and easy meal with chicken, cheese, and enchilada sauce stuffed into bell peppers and cooked in an air fryer.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (any color), halved and seeds removed
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1/2 cup enchilada sauce
- 1/4 cup diced onions
- 1 tsp taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
- 1/4 cup sour cream (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken, 3/4 cup cheese, enchilada sauce, onions, and taco seasoning.
- Spoon the mixture evenly into the halved bell peppers.
- Place the stuffed peppers in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes until the peppers soften.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top and cook for 2 more minutes until melted.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve with sour cream if desired.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for quicker prep.
- Adjust spice levels by choosing mild or hot enchilada sauce.
- For crispier peppers, reduce cooking time slightly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper half
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg