These Creamy Chicken Enchilada Bell Pepper Boats are a fun and nutritious twist on traditional enchiladas. Packed with a creamy and savory chicken filling, this meal is not only easy to prepare, but also dairy-free, paleo, and Whole30 compliant. It's perfect to make ahead of time and can become a fa...
Preheat your oven to 375 degree Fahrenheit. Grease a large casserole dish with coconut oil.
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Remove stems from the bell peppers and slice each one in half lengthwise. Scrap out membranes and seeds then set aside.
CHICKEN FILLING
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In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, diced green chiles, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, lime juice, chopped fresh cilantro, and sea salt. Mix well.
CREAMY CASHEW SAUCE
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In a blender, combine the soaked and drained cashews with unsweetened almond milk. Blend until smooth. Stir this cream into your chicken mixture.
ASSEMBLY
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Place bell pepper halves in the greased casserole dish, then scoop the creamy chicken mixture evenly into each pepper half.
COOKING
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Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes or until the peppers are soft.
SERVING
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Remove from oven and top the pepper boats with diced avocado and additional chopped cilantro before serving. Enjoy warm.