Cheesy Chicken Stuffed Bell Peppers
Cuisine: American
Categories: Chicken
These Cheesy Chicken Stuffed Bell Peppers are a delicious and nutritious way to use up leftover rotisserie chicken. The combination of tender chicken, quinoa, and melted cheddar cheese stuffed inside sweet bell peppers creates a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Difficulty: MEDIUM
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Serving Size: Serves 4
Ingredients:
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 4 bell peppers
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
- In a bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, cooked quinoa, cheddar cheese, onion, tomatoes, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each bell pepper with the chicken mixture.
- Place the stuffed bell peppers in a baking dish.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the peppers are tender and the filling is heated through.
- Serve hot and enjoy!