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Shredded Chicken Rice Stuffed Peppers

Shredded Chicken Rice Stuffed Peppers

These shredded chicken rice stuffed peppers are a festive, hearty, and easy-to-make Halloween dinner centerpiece. Packed with protein, grains, and vegetables, they’re both comforting and customizable — perfect for parties or cozy fall evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Mexican-Inspired
Calories: 330
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium bell peppers (preferably orange)
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 15 oz diced tomatoes with liquid (1 can)
  • 0.5 cup corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
  • 0.5 cup black beans (or substitute with pinto/kidney beans)
  • 0.5 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • optional toppings: sour cream, avocado, cilantro

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • baking dish
  • foil
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • spoon

Method
 

  1. Cut peppers in half lengthwise, remove seeds, and carve jack-o'-lantern faces if desired. Place cut side up in a baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken, rice, diced tomatoes with liquid, corn, black beans, cheese, broth, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  3. Fill each pepper half with the mixture and press gently to pack.
  4. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake at 375°F for 30 minutes until the peppers soften.
  5. Remove foil, top with more cheese if desired, and bake uncovered for another 10–15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  6. Serve hot with sour cream, avocado, or cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 24gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.5gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 540mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2200IUVitamin C: 95mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 2.1mg

Notes

Choose orange peppers for a jack-o'-lantern look. For spicier flavor, add jalapeños or hot sauce. Make vegetarian by swapping chicken for beans or lentils. Assemble ahead of time for easy prep before baking. Avoid overbaking to keep peppers tender.

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