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SHREDDED CHICKEN & RICE STUFFED PEPPERS (HALLOWEEN STYLE)

Spooky Shredded Chicken & Rice Stuffed Peppers Halloween Style

Enjoy the festive Spooky Shredded Chicken & Rice Stuffed Peppers (Halloween Style) filled with savory goodness, perfect for Halloween gatherings!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 7 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 4 peppers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Filling
  • 2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies
For the Peppers
  • 4 pieces Bell Peppers Choose vibrant colors and carve jack-o-lantern faces for decoration.
  • 2 cups Mexican Rice Use prepared rice.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 can Black Beans Rinse and drain.

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • large pot
  • Baking Dish
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into your slow cooker. Sprinkle cumin, garlic salt, chili powder, and black pepper over the chicken, then add the diced tomatoes with green chilies. Set your slow cooker to low and allow to cook for 6-8 hours (or high for 4-6 hours) until the chicken is tender enough to shred easily.
  2. While your chicken is cooking, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Carefully slice off the tops of the bell peppers, removing the seeds and membranes. Boil the hollowed peppers and their tops for about 5 minutes until they become tender, then remove and let them cool.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of your cooked Mexican rice with the shredded chicken from the slow cooker, which should be warm and flavorful. Add the rinsed black beans and shredded cheddar cheese, then stir everything together until well mixed.
  4. Take each cooked bell pepper and fill them generously with the chicken and rice mixture. Pack the filling down gently. Add a little extra shredded cheddar cheese on top of each stuffed pepper, then place the tops back on.
  5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange the stuffed peppers in a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes until the cheese is melted and the peppers are tender.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pepperCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 7gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 150mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 15mg

Notes

These stuffed peppers can be made ahead and stored in the fridge. They are perfect for meal prep and can also be frozen for longer storage.

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