Cheesy Chicken Stuffed Bell Peppers

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    JR
    JR

    6 months ago

    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.

    Cheesy Chicken Stuffed Bell Peppers recipe - American medium difficulty dish
    chicken
    easy dinner
    healthy
    cheese
    quinoa

    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:

    1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
    2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
    3. In a bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, cooked quinoa, cheddar cheese, onion, tomatoes, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
    4. Stuff each bell pepper with the chicken mixture.
    5. Place the stuffed bell peppers in a baking dish.
    6. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
    7. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the peppers are tender and the filling is heated through.
    8. Serve hot and enjoy!