Taco Stuffed Peppers
Course: DinnerCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: EasyServings
4
servingsPrep time
20
minutesCooking time
20
minutesBell 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.
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!
