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Chicken Stuffed Bell Peppers
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350℉.
2
Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
3
Add the chopped vegetables and chicken pieces to the skillet and cook unitl the chicken isn't pink.
4
Add the paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper to the skillet and mix well.
5
Boil the rice for 7-10 minutes in a separate pot until it's slightly undercooked. Rinse the rice and set it aside.
6
Combine the cooked rice with the chicken and vegetable mixture in a large mixing bowl. Mix everything thoroughly and season with salt and pepper to taste.
7
Stuff each bell pepper with the chicken and rice mixture and replace the tops.
8
Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish. Depending on the size of your peppers, you can use an 8"x8" baking dish or a 9"x13" baking dish. Add a little water or tomato juice to the bottom of the dish.
9
Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
10
After 30 minutes, remove the foil and continue baking until the tops of the peppers are lightly browned.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Pre-Cook Your Rice Slightly 🍚Cook jasmine rice to just 70% doneness before stuffing the peppers, so it finishes perfectly during baking without becoming mushy or undercooked.
- Slice Pepper Bottoms Strategically ✂️Cut a thin slice from the bottom of each bell pepper to create a stable, flat base for even baking and easier plating without the peppers rolling around.
- Bloom Your Spices in Oil 🌶️Toast cumin and paprika in warm olive oil for 30 seconds before mixing into your chicken filling to unlock deeper, more authentic Mexican flavors.
- Dice Vegetables Consistently ✨Cut carrots, onions, and mushrooms into uniform, small pieces so they cook evenly with the chicken and rice, avoiding hard or overcooked chunks.
- Add Liquid to the Baking Pan 💧Pour chicken broth or water around the peppers in the baking dish to create steam, keeping them tender while the filling cooks through perfectly.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Gluten Free
Low Sugar
High Protein
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Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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