Embark on a culinary adventure with our Mexican Chicken Stuffed Peppers! Vibrant bell peppers cradle a savory, spice-infused chicken filling, simmered in a rich tomato and chickpea sauce. Topped with melted Mexican cheese and fluffy rice, this dish is a fiesta for your taste buds!
Ingridients
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Nutrition
Carbohydrate
54 g
Cholesterol
40 mg
Fiber
8 g
Protein
22 g
Saturated Fat
3 g
Sodium
1044 mg
Sugar
12 g
Fat
9 g
Unsaturated Fat
0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
0 mins
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x12-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
02
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0 mins
Rub the red, yellow, and orange bell peppers with barbeque rub; arrange in the baking dish.
03
Step
5 mins
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir chicken, onion, green chile pepper, jalapeno pepper, turmeric, coriander, cumin, salt, and pepper until chicken and onion are lightly browned.
04
Step
45 mins
Add beer to chicken mixture; reduce heat to low, cover skillet, and simmer until beer is reduced by half and chicken is cooked through.
05
Step
0 mins
Fill bell peppers with chicken mixture. Pour stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and chickpeas into the baking dish, around the bell peppers. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
06
Step
45 mins
Bake in the preheated oven.
07
Step
15 mins
Remove aluminum foil and add rice and Mexican cheese blend on top of the tomato mixture around the bell peppers; continue cooking until cheese is golden brown.
For an extra layer of flavor, consider charring the bell peppers under a broiler before stuffing. This adds a smoky depth to the dish.
Feel free to substitute the chicken with ground turkey or beef for a different take on this classic recipe.
To add a bit of zest, squeeze some lime juice over the stuffed peppers before serving.
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Hildegard Kilback
Jul 1, 2025Instructions are super clear and easy to follow, even for a beginner cook like me.
Khalil Breitenberg
Jun 27, 2025The simmering step really makes a difference in the flavor. Don't skip it!
Dallin Cummerata
Jun 27, 2025I used poblano peppers instead of jalapenos for a milder heat, and it was still fantastic.
Porter Tillman
Jun 20, 2025I added a can of black beans to the chicken mixture for extra protein and fiber.
Vicente Mills
Jun 15, 2025The barbeque rub on the peppers was a brilliant touch! It added a smoky sweetness that complemented the other flavors.
Verner Roberts
Jun 12, 2025Next time, I'll double the recipe so I have leftovers!
Danny Schmidt
Jun 10, 2025Absolutely delicious! The flavors melded together perfectly, and the peppers were so tender.
Elenora Labadie
Jun 9, 2025This recipe is a keeper! My family loved it, even my picky eaters.
Arvel Tillman
Jun 7, 2025I tried it with both chicken and ground turkey, and both were great!
Kathlyn Williamson
Jun 7, 2025A new favorite in our household!