Shredded Chicken & Rice Stuffed Peppers (Halloween Style)
Delight your guests this Halloween with Shredded Chicken & Rice Stuffed Peppers. These vibrant bell peppers are filled to the brim with tender shredded chicken, fluffy rice, and a savory blend of spices, all topped with gooey melted cheese. Perfect for festive gatherings or cozy family dinners, this recipe combines comfort food with a fun twist that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange)
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 3 breasts)
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 oz taco seasoning (1 packet)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup tomato sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Boil chicken breasts in water for 15–20 minutes until fully cooked. Shred using two forks.
- In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, cooked rice, taco seasoning, and tomato sauce until mixed well.
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds. Fill each pepper generously with the chicken-rice mixture.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the stuffed peppers and place them upright in the baking dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; then remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg