Description
Spooktacular Shredded Chicken & Rice Stuffed Peppers are a colorful and flavorful dish perfect for Halloween gatherings or family dinners. Each bell pepper is generously filled with tender shredded chicken, fluffy rice, and a blend of spices that will delight your taste buds. This easy recipe creates a comforting meal that combines nostalgia with modern convenience, making it a favorite for both kids and adults alike. Get ready to impress your guests with these vibrant stuffed peppers that are as delicious as they are visually appealing!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 small yellow onion (chopped)
- 1 cup canned diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Optional: 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic for about 3 minutes until translucent.
- Add shredded chicken, cumin, paprika, and salt. Cook until chicken is heated through.
- Stir in cooked rice and diced tomatoes; cook for another 3-4 minutes to combine flavors.
- Fill each pepper with the chicken-rice mixture, packing it tightly without overstuffing.
- Place stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish lined with tomato sauce. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg