Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Shredded Chicken and Rice Stuffed Peppers! This colorful dish features vibrant bell peppers filled with a savory mix of shredded chicken, rice, and spices. Perfect for busy weeknights or gathering with friends, these stuffed peppers not only taste fantastic but also create lasting memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, and chili powder; stir until fragrant.
- Cook chicken by boiling or roasting until fully cooked. Shred using two forks when cooled.
- In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, cooked rice, sautéed onion mixture, and cheese (if using). Mix well.
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds. Stuff each pepper with the chicken-rice mixture until full.
- Place stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish and cover with foil. Bake for 25 minutes; uncover for an additional 10 minutes to lightly char tops.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (approximately 275g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg