Description
Shredded Chicken & Rice Stuffed Peppers are the perfect festive dish to celebrate Halloween. Bursting with flavor, these vibrant bell peppers are filled with tender shredded chicken, fluffy rice, and zesty seasoning, creating a cozy and inviting aroma in your kitchen. Ideal for gatherings or family dinners, this easy recipe can be customized to suit your taste. Get ready to delight your guests with this colorful and comforting dish that’s as fun to make as it is to eat!
Ingredients
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- 4 large bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup cooked jasmine rice
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 cup salsa
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, cooked rice, black beans, taco seasoning, and salsa. Mix well.
- Stuff each pepper tightly with the filling and place them upright in a baking dish.
- Top each stuffed pepper with grated cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until heated through and slightly golden on top.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (300g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg