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Halloween Shredded Chicken Rice Stuffed Peppers

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🫑 Cheesy Chicken Stuffed Peppers are a hearty and flavorful dish combining tender shredded chicken, nutritious broccoli, and creamy cheeses.
🧀 This recipe is satisfying and perfect for a wholesome meal with a deliciously melted cheese topping.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

– 4 large bell peppers

– 1 tablespoon olive oil

– 1 medium shallot, diced

– 1 tablespoon minced garlic

– 2 cups finely chopped broccoli florets

– 2 cups cooked rice

– 2 1/2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken

– 1/2 teaspoon salt

– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

– 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

– 1/2 to 3/4 cup water or chicken broth

– 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

– 4-5 crushed whole wheat or gluten-free crackers for topping

– 1/3 cup fresh chopped parsley for topping

Instructions

1-Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

2-Slice bell peppers: Slice bell peppers in half lengthwise, remove seeds and membranes, and place cut-side up in a large baking dish.

3-Heat olive oil: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced shallot until translucent, about 5 minutes.

4-Add minced garlic and chopped broccoli: Add minced garlic and chopped broccoli; cook until broccoli is bright green, about 5 more minutes.

5-Stir in shredded chicken: Stir in shredded chicken, cooked rice, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and half of the mozzarella and cheddar cheeses (1/2 cup each). Cook, stirring, until cheese is slightly melted.

6-Add 1/2 cup water or chicken broth: Add 1/2 cup water or chicken broth. Add more (up to 3/4 cup total) only if the mixture seems too dry.

7-Spoon the filling: Spoon the filling evenly into the bell pepper halves.

8-Top each stuffed pepper half: Top each stuffed pepper half with the remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheeses (1/2 cup each).

9-Cover and bake: Cover the baking dish tightly with foil. Bake for 30 minutes.

10-Remove foil and continue baking: Remove foil. Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until peppers are tender and cheese is melted and bubbly.

11-Remove from oven and garnish: Remove from oven. Sprinkle crushed crackers and fresh chopped parsley over the peppers before serving.

Notes

🫑 Baking covered first softens the peppers; baking uncovered melts the topping and reduces excess moisture.
🌶️ Peppers do not require pre-cooking; they cook perfectly stuffed in the oven.
🥗 Use fresh, firm bell peppers for best texture and flavor.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking, Sautéing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free option available

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 pepper halves
  • Calories: 563
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 764mg
  • Fat: 27g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0.01g
  • Carbohydrates: 41g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 41g
  • Cholesterol: 116mg