Description
These festive stuffed peppers are a fun and flavorful meal perfect for Halloween gatherings. With shredded chicken, Mexican rice, and cheese, they bring back childhood memories of delicious family dinners. Easy to make and delicious to eat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bell peppers (orange, green, or your choice of color)
- 2 cups Mexican rice
- 1 shredded chicken breast
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
Instructions
- Prepare the Bell Peppers: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Rinse the peppers, slice off the tops, and hollow out the insides, removing seeds and white membranes. For a spooky touch, carve a jack-o-lantern face into each pepper.
- Boil the Peppers: Once the water is boiling, place the peppers and their tops into the water for about 5 minutes until they’re tender but still firm. Remove and set aside to cool slightly.
- Mix the Filling: In a large bowl, combine the cooked Mexican rice, shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, and black beans.
- Stuff the Peppers: Fill each pepper with the chicken and rice mixture. For extra cheesiness, sprinkle more shredded cheese on top. Place the pepper tops back on.
- Bake: Arrange the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish. Bake for 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the peppers are tender.
- Serve: Enjoy these spooky jack-o-lantern peppers at your Halloween gathering!
Notes
- For added flavor, consider seasoning the chicken with taco seasoning before mixing it with the rice.
- You can use any type of cheese you prefer or have on hand.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg