Chicken Fajita Stuffed Bell Peppers

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Chicken Fajita Stuffed Bell Peppers

Author Catherine's Plates

Ingredients

  • 4-6 bell peppers, any color
  • 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
  • 1/4 cup greeen chilis
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cups diced cooked chicken (broiled, baked, or rotisserie)
  • 2 cups shredded cheese; divided (mexican, cheddar, or montery)
  • 3 TBS taco seasoning
  • 1 TBS cilantro or green onions, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  • In a medium pot, add water and broth, bring to a boil and add rice. Place lid on and cook for 20 minutes.
  • While rice is cooking, wash and dry bell peppers. Cut lengthwise in half. Pull out seeds and membrane. Place into a pot of boiling water with 1 tsp of salt. Cook for 10 minutes until tender. Remove peppers and place into a 9x13 lightly sprayed baking dish.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Turn burner off and uncover rice after cooking. Add green chilis, tomatoes, 1 cup shredded cheese, cooked chicken and taco seasoning. Mix well.
  • Divide mixture between the pepper halves evenly. Sprinkle rest of cheese over top of mixture.
  • Place in oven for 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and golden brown. Sprinkle with cilantro or sliced green onions as a garnish.