Description
Shredded Chicken & Rice Stuffed Peppers (Halloween Style) are a vibrant and flavorful dish that adds a festive touch to your Halloween celebrations. These colorful bell peppers are filled with tender shredded chicken, fluffy rice, black beans, and spices, all topped with melted cheese. Not only do they look stunning on the table, but they’re also simple to prepare, making them an ideal choice for spooky gatherings or family dinners. Enjoy this delicious meal that is guaranteed to impress both kids and adults alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium bell peppers (orange or yellow)
- 3 cups cooked shredded boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup cooked white or brown rice
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a pot, bring water to a simmer and cook chicken breasts for about 15-20 minutes until fully cooked; shred the chicken.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, rice, black beans, salsa, cumin, chili powder, and half of the cheese.
- Cut tops off bell peppers and remove seeds; fill each pepper generously with the mixture.
- Arrange stuffed peppers in the baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil for the last five minutes to melt cheese.
- Garnish with remaining cheese and fresh cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg