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SHREDDED CHICKEN & RICE STUFFED PEPPERS (HALLOWEEN STYLE)

Spooktacular Shredded Chicken & Rice Stuffed Peppers Halloween Style

Enjoy these adorable Shredded Chicken & Rice Stuffed Peppers (Halloween Style), perfect for family dinners and creative leftovers.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 stuffed peppers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 pounds Chicken Breasts can substitute with turkey
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin omit if unavailable
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Salt fresh minced garlic can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder adjust for heat preference
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper use white pepper for milder taste
  • 10 ounces Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies or plain diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups Mexican Rice or quinoa for healthier twist
  • 1 can Black Beans can replace with corn
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese or Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack
For the Peppers
  • 4 Bell Peppers mix of colors, orange for jack-o-lanterns

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • Baking Dish
  • large pot
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a slow cooker, place the chicken breasts and sprinkle them with cumin, garlic salt, chili powder, and black pepper. Pour the diced tomatoes with green chilies over the top. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-6 hours, until the chicken is tender.
  2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Boil in water for about 5 minutes until slightly tender. Remove and set aside to cool.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked Mexican rice, shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, and black beans. Stir until well incorporated.
  4. Spoon the chicken filling into the prepared bell peppers, packing them to the top. Place the cut tops back on the peppers.
  5. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Place the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish and cover with foil. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.

Nutrition

Serving: 1stuffed pepperCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 150mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Stuffed peppers are versatile; feel free to customize fillings and experiment with various cheeses.

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