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Chicken Stuffed Peppers (Easy, Cheesy Recipe!)

These easy, cheesy Chicken Stuffed Peppers are the ultimate weeknight dinner! Packed with a savory chicken and rice filling and baked to perfection, this recipe is a guaranteed family favorite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 pepper halves
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large bell peppers (any color), halved lengthwise Seeds and membranes removed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken About 1 rotisserie chicken
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper or to taste
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheese blend Cheddar and Monterey Jack work well

Equipment

  • 1 Baking Dish (9x13 inch)
  • 1 Large Skillet

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the pepper halves cut-side up in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Drizzle with a little olive oil and bake for 15 minutes to soften.
  2. While peppers bake, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
  3. To the skillet, add the shredded chicken, cooked rice, tomato sauce, smoked paprika, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir until everything is well combined and heated through.
  4. Remove the peppers from the oven. Divide the chicken and rice mixture evenly among the pepper halves.
  5. Top each stuffed pepper generously with the shredded cheese.
  6. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the filling is thoroughly heated. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcalProtein: 35gFat: 18gFiber: 4g

Notes

Tip 1: Using a rotisserie chicken is a great time-saver for this recipe.
Tip 2: Feel free to add other vegetables like corn or black beans to the filling for extra flavor and texture.
Tip 3: For best results, use freshly grated cheese.
Keyword cheesy chicken,chicken stuffed peppers,stuffed bell peppers

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