Chicken Stuffed Peppers Recipe
This Chicken Stuffed Peppers recipe is simple and delicious. You can make it at home easily. The peppers are soft and full of flavor. The chicken filling is juicy and tasty. It has rice, vegetables and spices.
Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup cooked chicken shredded
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup shredded cheese optional
Instructions
Prepare the Peppers
- Cut the tops off the peppers. Remove seeds and white parts. Rinse under water and set aside.
Cook the Chicken
- Heat olive oil in a pan. Add onions and garlic. Cook until soft. Add chicken and stir well.
Mix the Filling
- Add cooked rice, tomato sauce, paprika, salt and pepper. Stir until ingredients are well combined.
Stuff the Peppers
- Spoon the chicken mixture into the peppers. Fill them well but do not overpack. Place in a baking dish.
Bake the Peppers
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cover with foil. Bake for 25 minutes until peppers are soft.
Add Cheese
- Remove foil and sprinkle cheese on top. Bake for 5 more minutes until cheese melts. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh bell peppers for best taste.
- Do not overcook chicken; it becomes dry.
- You can add other vegetables like corn or carrots.
- Try different cheese types for variety.
- Let peppers cool a little before serving.