Description

These colorful stuffed peppers combine tender chicken, fluffy rice, and savory tomato sauce for a comforting weeknight meal. Simple to prepare and bake, they deliver balanced nutrition and vibrant flavor.

Ingredients

Scale

4 bell peppers (assorted colors)

2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced

1.5 cups cooked rice

1 cup tomato sauce

1 medium onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup shredded cheese

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon paprika

salt to taste

black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.

3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté onion and garlic until translucent.

4. Add chicken, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper and cook until heated through.

5. Stir in rice and tomato sauce and cook until the mixture is well combined.

6. Spoon the filling into each pepper and top with shredded cheese.

7. Place peppers upright in a baking dish with 1/4 cup water or broth, cover with foil, and bake for 25 minutes.

8. Remove foil and bake for 10–15 minutes more until peppers are tender and cheese is golden.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: main course
Method: baking
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
Calories: 350
Sugar: 6
Sodium: 650
Fat: 12
Saturated Fat: 4
Unsaturated Fat: 6
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 40
Fiber: 5
Protein: 25
Cholesterol: 75

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