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Chicken Stuffed Bell Peppers

Chicken Stuffed Bell Peppers

Bell peppers stuffed with a mixture of ground chicken, rice, tomatoes, and spices, baked to perfection.
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Course Main Course
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Knife and Cutting Board
  • Spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large bell peppers tops removed and seeds discarded
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Prepare the Peppers
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds. Place them in a baking dish.
  • Step 2: Cook the Filling
  • In a skillet, cook the ground chicken over medium heat until browned.
  • Stir in the cooked rice, diced tomatoes, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and salt and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes.
  • Step 3: Stuff the Peppers
  • Stuff each pepper with the chicken mixture and top with shredded cheese.
  • Step 4: Bake
  • Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  • Step 5: Serve
  • Let the peppers cool for a few minutes before serving.

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Notes

For a spicier version, add jalapeños or chili flakes to the filling.
You can use quinoa instead of rice for a healthier option.