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Mexican Chicken Stuffed Peppers

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 3 pieces
Calories 450
Enjoy these flavorful stuffed peppers filled with seasoned chicken, rice, and melted cheese, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Vegetables and Spices

  • 3 pieces bell peppers (halved and seeded)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
  • 2 chicken breasts chicken breasts (cut into thin strips)
  • 0.5 Tablespoon chili powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced or grated on a microplane)
  • to taste Sea salt and pepper
  • 0.25 cup water
  • 1 red onion red onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 0.5 bunch cilantro (chopped)
  • 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 avocado avocado (thinly sliced)

Tortilla chips

Cherry tomatoes

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Roast peppers: Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, season, and roast for 15-20 mins.
  • Cook chicken: Sauté chicken with onion, garlic, spices, and water for 5-7 mins.
  • Stuff peppers: Fill with rice, chicken mixture, top with cheese, and bake 10 mins until bubbly.
  • Garnish with cilantro, serve with avocado, tortilla chips, and cherry tomatoes.

Notes

Feel free to customize with your favorite toppings or spice levels.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: chicken