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Savory Fajita-Stuffed Bell Pepper Fiesta

These fresh and zesty bell peppers are stuffed to the brim with a flavorful concoction of rice, succulent chicken, black beans and a mix of cilantro and red onion. Each pepper is coated with shredded cheese and baked to perfection, making an enticing main dish that's not only visually appealing, but...
5
42 min
TOTAL TIME
640
CALORIES
$2.74
PER SERVING
Savory Fajita-Stuffed Bell Pepper Fiesta
Ingredients
10 INGREDIENTS
6 SERVINGS
Bell Pepper
6 whole bell pepper
tops removed and seeds cleaned out
Olive Oil
1/4 cup olive oil
Water
3/4 cup water
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Black Beans
1 cup black beans
drained and rinsed
Red Onion
1/3 cup red onion
diced
Cooked Chicken
2 cups cooked chicken
shredded
Fresh Cilantro
1/3 cup fresh cilantro
finely chopped
Cooked Rice
2 cups cooked rice
Fajita Seasoning
1/2 cup fajita seasoning
Directions
8 STEPS
12 min
PREP TIME
30 min
COOK TIME
42 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2
In a large bowl, combine cooked rice, shredded chicken, black beans, diced red onion, chopped cilantro and half of the fajita seasoning.
3
Drizzle all the olive oil and toss everything until they're evenly coated.
4
Divide the rice mixture among the hollowed peppers, filling them all the way to the top.
5
Place the stuffed peppers upright in a deep baking dish, then sprinkle them evenly with the shredded cheese.
6
Mix the remaining fajita seasoning with water, and pour this mixture into the baking dish surrounding the peppers.
7
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
8
Before serving, spoon some of the pan sauce over each pepper to ensure they're extra juicy and flavorful.
Health Info
Macros
86g
CARBS
18g
FAT
33g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
Contains these allergens
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do peppers need to be cooked before stuffing?
How long does it take to soften peppers in the oven?
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