Chicken Stuffed Peppers
Chicken stuffed peppers made with 5 simple ingredients in just 30 minutes! A flavorful family-favorite that's perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
- 2-3 cups cooked chicken (shredded)
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup black beans (rinsed)
- 1 cup cooked rice (optional)
- 2 teaspoons taco seasoning (more to taste)
- 6 bell peppers (red yellow or orange)
Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF. Spray a baking dish with cooking spray and set aside. Boil a large pot of water. Cut the tops off the 6 bell peppers off and remove the seeds. Then place the bell peppers in the water for 5 to 7 minutes, or until tender.
- While the peppers are cooking, warm the 2-3 cups shredded chicken in a frying pan over medium-heat. Then mix in 1 cup salsa, 1 cup black beans, 1 cup cooked rice and 2 teaspoons taco seasoning. Cook until warm. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove peppers from the water and set on a paper towel. Once dry, stuff peppers with chicken mixture. Place in the baking dish and then add shredded cheese if desired.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly. Add desired toppings and enjoy while hot!
Notes
Toppings: Serve the stuffed peppers garnished with sour cream, cilantro, sliced avocados and salsa.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pepper, Calories: 122kcal, Carbohydrates: 24g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 314mg, Potassium: 486mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 3934IU, Vitamin C: 153mg, Calcium: 32mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
