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Chicken Stuffed Peppers

May 27, 2019 By Vicky 5 Comments

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If you love chicken fajitas, then you need to try these Chicken Stuffed Peppers. Stuffed with your favorite fajita ingredients, these peppers are colorful and filling. They are pretty easy to make too, especially if you prepare the fajita ingredients ahead of time. Be sure to also check out this Oven Baked Chicken – 3 Ways. So good!

If you love chicken fajitas, then you need to try these Chicken Stuffed Peppers. Stuffed with your favorite fajita ingredients, these peppers are colorful and filling. #stuffedpeppers #chickenfajitas #recipes


Chicken Stuffed Peppers

chicken stuffed peppers

To make these chicken stuffed peppers, start by preheating the oven to 400 degrees and place halved green bell peppers in a baking dish.

halved green peppers in a baking dish
Cook your chicken breast strips in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken with paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt, and lime juice.

seasoned chicken strips
When the chicken is almost cooked, add in onion strips, red bell pepper, and orange bell pepper. Saute until vegetables are cooked through.

chicken fajita

Now it is time to add rice to the pan and mix all the ingredients together.

chicken fajita with rice

Fill each green bell pepper half with chicken mixture, making sure to have a fairly equal amount of chicken and peppers in each one.

chicken stuffed peppers

Top each pepper half with shredded cheese. My kids like to remind me to add a generous helping of cheese which you can certainly do if you are a cheese lover.

chicken stuffed peppers with cheese
Place pepper halves in the oven and cook for 30 minutes. Cook longer if you want softer peppers.

cheesy chicken stuffed peppers

Aren’t these beautiful?

chicken stuffed peppers

These stuffed peppers are truly a complete meal. They include veggies, protein, carbs and dairy. All in a pretty package.

chicken stuffed peppers

These chicken fajita stuffed peppers make the perfect weeknight meal!

chicken stuffed peppers

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Chicken Stuffed Peppers

If you love chicken fajitas, then you need to try these Chicken Stuffed Peppers. Stuffed with your favorite fajita ingredients, these peppers are colorful and filling.
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword stuffed peppers
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 195 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into strips
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Juice of one lime
  • 1 small onion sliced into thin strips
  • 1 red bell pepper cut into strips
  • 1 yellow bell pepper cut into strips
  • 4 green bell peppers cut in half
  • 1 cup white rice cooked
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees and place halved green bell peppers in a baking dish.
  2. Cook chicken in a large skillet over medium heat. Season with paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt, and lime juice.
  3. When the chicken is almost cooked, add in onion, red bell pepper, and orange bell pepper. Saute until vegetables are cooked through.
  4. Add rice to pan and stir to mix all ingredients together. Fill each green bell pepper half with chicken mixture. Top with shredded cheese.
  5. Place pepper halves in the oven and cook for 30 minutes (longer for softer peppers).
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Stuffed Peppers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 195 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 31mg10%
Sodium 429mg19%
Potassium 345mg10%
Carbohydrates 24g8%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 12g24%
Vitamin A 1015IU20%
Vitamin C 95.5mg116%
Calcium 113mg11%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.

chicken stuffed peppers

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Comments

  1. Lisa says

    May 28, 2019 at 10:42 am

    5 stars
    Mmmm, these stuffed peppers were delicious! Bell peppers make such an easy substitute for tortillas which is great when I’m looking for easy Gluten-free meals! 🙂

    Reply
  2. Caitlyn Erhardt says

    May 28, 2019 at 10:47 am

    5 stars
    These look awesome! I really like that you used chicken instead of ground beef like a lot of recipe do. Can’t wait to try them!

    Reply
  3. Mary Bostow says

    May 28, 2019 at 10:59 am

    5 stars
    Great pics! My hubby loves stuffed peppers so these are definitely going on our menu this week!

    Reply
  4. Gloria says

    May 28, 2019 at 11:06 am

    5 stars
    Stuffed peppers are a great meal option. You can make LOTS and have leftovers. Love the addition of chicken in these super delicious peppers. A great dinner any night of the week.

    Reply
  5. Kate says

    May 28, 2019 at 11:53 am

    5 stars
    This looks like such a delicious and healthy recipe, really can’t wait to try this!

    Reply

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Hi, I'm Vicky, founder and content creator at Mess For Less. If you are looking for play and learning activities for kids, kid friendly food, parenting tips and general family fun, you will find it at Mess For Less. I invite you to learn more about me or drop me a note. Thanks for stopping by!
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