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SHREDDED CHICKEN & RICE STUFFED PEPPERS (HALLOWEEN STYLE)

Shredded Chicken & Rice Stuffed Peppers Halloween Style Fun

Delicious Shredded Chicken & Rice Stuffed Peppers (Halloween Style) that bring festive fun and comfort to your family dinners.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 peppers
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Garlic salt
  • 1 tsp Chili powder Adjust according to taste
  • 1 tsp Black pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1 14.5 oz can Diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 can Black beans Rinsed
  • 2 cups Pre-cooked Mexican rice
For the Peppers
  • 4 large Bell peppers Orange for Halloween
  • 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese Or pepper jack for spicy

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • Pot for boiling
  • Baking Dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Place chicken breasts in slow cooker and sprinkle cumin, garlic salt, chili powder, and black pepper over them. Add diced tomatoes on top and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-6 hours.
  2. Boil a large pot of water. Trim tops off bell peppers and remove seeds. Boil peppers for 5 minutes until slightly tender, then set aside to cool.
  3. Once chicken is cooked, shred it in the slow cooker. Mix with black beans, pre-cooked rice, and half of the cheese in a bowl.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Fill each pepper with the chicken and rice mixture, topping with extra cheese if desired. Place tops back on.
  5. Arrange peppers in a baking dish and bake for 30 minutes or until peppers are tender and cheese is melted.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pepperCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store cooked stuffed peppers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze individually wrapped for up to 3 months. Reheat after thawing.

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