Taco Stuffed Peppers
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.
Servings: 4 servings
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
- ½ cup pepper jack cheese
Instructions
- 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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Nutrition
Calories: 463kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 674mg | Potassium: 922mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 6158IU | Vitamin C: 230mg | Calcium: 169mg | Iron: 3mg
