Instructions for the grill:

Heat grill to 450 with the flame exposed if possible. Place peppers over the flame and cook for about 8 minutes, rotating so the skin gets equally charred. It will turn black and that OK.

The skin will start to buckle and break open.

Remove from the grill and let cool slightly.

Peel off the pepper skins the best you can, it doesn't have to be perfect and you can keep them on if desired.

Slice pepper down one of the sides so it creates a pepper pouch.

Slice cream cheese into 5 slices and place inside the peppers.

Dice the chicken if using grilled chicken, or add shredded chicken to the inside of the pepper.

Sprinkle the tops with a dash of salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika and chili powder.

Put shredded cheese on top of the peppers and place them all on a pan you can place on the grill.

Bake for 6-7 additional minutes or until cheese gets nice and melted.

Top with salsa, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream or Greek yogurt and what ever your favorite toppings are and enjoy!

For the oven:

Heat oven to broil. Place peppers under the broiler for about 5-7 minutes, rotating frequently so the skin gets charred equally on each side. It will turn black in spots and that is what we want.

The skin will also start to buckle and break open.

Remove from the oven and turn the oven to 450 F.

Let peppers cool slightly so you don't get burned.

Peel off the pepper skins the best you can, it doesn't have to be perfect and you can keep them on if desired.

Slice pepper down one of the sides so it creates a pepper pouch.

You can remove the seeds or leave them. I leave them but I don't mind the seeds if you do then scoop them out.

Slice cream cheese into 5 slices and place inside the peppers.

Dice the chicken if using grilled chicken, or add shredded chicken to the inside of the pepper.

Sprinkle the tops with a dash of salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika and chili powder.

Put shredded cheese on top of the peppers and place them all on a pan.

Bake for 6-7 additional minutes or until cheese gets nice and melted.

Top with salsa, pico de Gallo, guacamole, sour cream or Greek yogurt and what ever your favorite toppings are and enjoy!