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    Home » Chicken Recipes

    Chicken Stuffed Peppers

    Modified: Jul 15, 2022 · Published: May 27, 2019 by Vicky · This post may contain affiliate links · 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.
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    • Why you'll love this stuffed peppers recipe
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    Why you'll love this stuffed peppers recipe

    • Taste like fajitas!
    • Hearty and easy to make
    • Wonderful lunch or dinner option
    chicken stuffed peppers

    Ingredients

    • boneless skinless chicken breasts
    • paprika
    • chili powder
    • cumin
    • salt
    • lime
    • onion 
    • red bell pepper 
    • yellow bell pepper 
    • green bell peppers 
    • white rice 
    • shredded Mexican blend cheese

    How to make 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. If the cheese starts to get too brown, you can cover in foil for the remainder of the cooking time.

    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. If you are looking for an appetizer involving stuffed peppers, check out Stuffed Mini Sweet Peppers.

    chicken stuffed peppers

    These chicken fajita stuffed peppers are packed with flavor and make the perfect weeknight meal!

    chicken stuffed peppers

    📖 Recipe

    Chicken Stuffed Peppers

    Vicky
    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.
    5 from 10 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 35 minutes mins
    Total Time 50 minutes mins
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 8
    Calories 195 kcal

    Equipment

    • 9X13 Casserole Dish

    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
     

    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees and place halved green bell peppers in a baking dish.
    • Cook chicken in a large skillet over medium heat. Season with paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt, and lime juice.
    • When the chicken is almost cooked, add in onion, red bell pepper, and orange bell pepper. Saute until vegetables are cooked through.
    • Add rice to pan and stir to mix all ingredients together. Fill each green bell pepper half with chicken mixture. Top with shredded cheese.
    • Place pepper halves in the oven and cook for 30 minutes (longer for softer peppers).

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    Notes

    You can store these peppers in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the refrigerator.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 195kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 12gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 429mgPotassium: 345mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1015IUVitamin C: 95.5mgCalcium: 113mgIron: 1mg
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    This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.

    chicken stuffed peppers

    Frequently asked questions

    How do I store this dish?

    You can store these peppers in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the refrigerator.

    I am watching my carbohydrates. Is their any way to make this more keto friendly?

    You can substitute the white rice with cauliflower rice.

    Can I use ground chicken instead of chicken breasts in this recipe?

    Yes, ground chicken or ground turkey would work in the place of the chicken breasts.

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    1. 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
    2. 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
    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. 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
    5. 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
    Vicky from Mess for Less

    I'm Vicky, the founder of Mess For Less, which I started in 2011 to share easy, family-friendly recipes. With over a decade of experience as a home chef and recipe developer, I love creating meals that bring people together. I also design play and learning activities for kids, using my background as a former teacher with a Master’s degree in education. Learn more about me.

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