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Super Stuffed Bell Peppers

Mike & Nicole
These super stuffed bell peppers are packed with chicken, rice, veggies and spices for a healthy, high-protein meal that's delicious to the last bite!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs (you can also substitute with 1-½ lbs ground chicken)
  • ½ cup round grain rice such as Arborio or Jasmine
  • 6 bell peppers red, orange or yellow
  • 5 mushrooms
  • 1 onion
  • 1 carrot
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Wash the bell peppers, cut off the tops, and remove the seeds.
  • Wash and peel the carrot and onion.
  • Cut the onion into small cubes and grate the carrot.
  • Finely chop the garlic.
  • Cut the chicken breasts into small pieces.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • Add the chopped vegetables and chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until the chicken is no longer pink.
  • Add the paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper to the skillet and mix well.
  • In a separate pot, boil the rice for 7-10 minutes until it's slightly undercooked. Rinse the rice and set it aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice with the chicken and vegetable mixture. Mix everything thoroughly and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Stuff each bell pepper with the chicken and rice mixture and replace the tops.
  • Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish. You can add a little water or tomato juice to the bottom of the dish.
  • Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  • After 30 minutes, remove the foil and continue baking until the tops of the peppers are lightly browned.
  • Enjoy your delicious stuffed peppers with chicken and rice!
Keyword Bell Peppers, Rice, Stuffed Bell Peppers
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