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Taco Stuffed Peppers
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Taco Stuffed Peppers

Recipe by Julia Pacheco
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Course: DinnerCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

20

minutes
Cooking time

20

minutes

Bell peppers are stuffed with rice, chicken, salsa, and black beans and topped with melty pepper jack cheese for a hearty meal that’s super fun to eat.

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Ingredients

  • 6 medium-sized bell peppers

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken

  • 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed

  • 1 cup cooked white or brown rice

  • 1 cup salsa

  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning

  • 1/2 cup pepper jack cheese

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 400℉.
  • Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove the insides. Bring a large pot of water to a boil add the bell peppers. Boil for 7 minutes to soften the peppers. Drain the water and add the peppers to a large baking dish.
  • To a large bowl, add the chicken, beans, rice, salsa, and taco seasoning and stir well. Generously fill the peppers with the filling mixture and sprinkle the tops with cheese.
  • Bake for 20 minutes. Top with your favorite taco toppings like sour cream, diced tomatoes, or cilantro, and enjoy!

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About Julia Pacheco

Hello, I’m Julia Pacheco, and I’m so glad you’re here! I’m a published cookbook author with a passion for creating delicious, budget-friendly meals. My blog focuses on recipes that are accessible and enjoyable, because I truly believe in the power of food to heal, inspire, and bring people together. From early lessons in the kitchen with my mom to navigating life on WIC and food stamps, I’ve learned the value of making every meal count. Cooking has been my creative outlet, a way to connect with others, and it even helped me land my dream job.

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1 Comment

  1. Miri says:

    I made these tonight and they’re perfection! Added some frozen corn and served with sliced avocado and sour cream. Thank you so much Julia, another of your recipes that I’ll be happily adding to my rotation 🙂

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