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Chicken And Rice Stuffed Peppers Recipe

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Description

This chicken and rice stuffed peppers recipe is a perfect meal for anyone who loves a delicious and healthy dish that is easy to make. The recipe is made by stuffing bell peppers with a mixture of shredded chicken, cooked rice, vegetables, and spices. The dish is then baked in the oven until the peppers are tender and the filling is hot and flavorful.

Prep Time

The prep time for this recipe is about 20 minutes. This includes cooking the rice, shredding the chicken, and chopping the vegetables.

Cook Time

The cook time for this recipe is about 40 minutes. This includes baking the stuffed peppers in the oven.

Ingredients

  • 4 bell peppers
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 cup shredded chicken
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1/2 cup diced tomato
  • 1/4 cup diced jalapeno
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Large bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Cut off the tops of the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
  3. In a large bowl, mix together the cooked rice, shredded chicken, onion, tomato, jalapeno, cilantro, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Stuff the mixture into the bell peppers.
  5. Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish.
  6. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  7. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the filling is hot.
  8. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

This recipe can easily be customized to your liking. You can use any type of cooked rice, such as brown rice or quinoa. You can also use any type of shredded chicken, such as rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken breast. If you don't like spicy food, you can leave out the jalapeno or use less of it.

Nutrition Info

This recipe makes 4 servings. Each serving contains approximately:
  • Calories: 220
  • Protein: 20g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fat: 6g
  • Fiber: 4g

Recipe Tips

  • To make this recipe even easier, you can use pre-cooked rice and pre-shredded chicken.
  • You can also prepare the filling ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator until you are ready to stuff the peppers and bake them.
  • If you want to add some extra flavor to the recipe, you can top the stuffed peppers with shredded cheese before baking them.
  • This recipe is also great for meal prep. You can make a batch of stuffed peppers on the weekend and have them for lunch or dinner throughout the week.

Enjoy this delicious and healthy chicken and rice stuffed peppers recipe!


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