Chicken Fajita Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe
Chicken Fajita Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe is colorful, filling and full of flavor. It combines classic fajita taste with healthy bell peppers.
Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers any color
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast sliced or shredded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion sliced
- 1 cup sliced bell peppers for filling
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- ½ cup cooked rice or quinoa
- ½ cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a baking dish and set it aside.
Prepare the Bell Peppers
- Cut tops off bell peppers. Remove seeds and membranes carefully. Place peppers upright in baking dish.
Heat the Skillet
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until warm.
Cook Onion and Peppers
- Add sliced onion and bell peppers. Cook until soft and lightly golden.
Add Garlic and Spices
- Add garlic, fajita seasoning, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir until fragrant.
Add the Chicken
- Add cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir well to coat with spices evenly.
Add Rice
- Mix in cooked rice or quinoa. Stir until everything is well combined.
Stuff the Peppers
- Spoon chicken fajita mixture into each bell pepper. Press gently to fill fully.
Add Cheese
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of each stuffed pepper evenly.
Bake the Peppers
- Cover dish with foil. Bake for 20 minutes until peppers are tender.
Uncover and Finish
- Remove foil and bake for 10 more minutes. Cheese should be melted and bubbly.
Garnish and Serve
- Remove from oven. Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Choose colorful peppers for better presentation.
- Swap rice with cauliflower rice for low carb option.
- Add black beans for extra protein and fiber.
- Use mozzarella or pepper jack cheese for different flavor.
- Make it spicy by adding chili powder or jalapeños.