Description
Transport your taste buds to a cozy Halloween kitchen with these vibrant Shredded Chicken & Rice Stuffed Peppers. Bursting with savory flavors, this delightful dish features colorful bell peppers filled with a hearty mix of shredded chicken, fluffy rice, and aromatic spices. Perfect for gatherings or festive family dinners, these easy-to-make stuffed peppers will have everyone at the table asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium bell peppers (orange or green)
- 3 cups cooked and shredded boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 cup salsa
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and hollow them out.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook chicken for 10-12 minutes until no longer pink. Shred the chicken.
- In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, rice, black beans, spices, salsa, cilantro, and half of the cheese.
- Stuff each pepper generously with the mixture and place them upright in the baking dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil, add remaining cheese on top, and bake uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve hot with guacamole or sour cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg