Chicken Sausage Brown Rice Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Name: Chicken Sausage Brown Rice Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 Large Bell Peppers; 1 pound Chicken Sausage, Casing Removed; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 1 Onion, Diced; 3 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 can Diced Tomatoes, No Salt Added (14 Oz Can); 1 teaspoon Each: Pepper, Smoked Paprika, Garlic Powder, Oregano; 2 cups Low Sodium Chicken Stock; 1 cup Brown Rice, Quick Cooking (I Used Basmati, Or Quinoa Works Too ); 1 cup Pepper Jack Cheese, Shredded; 1/2 cups Cilantro, Chopped

Servings: persons

4 Large Bell Peppers
1 pound Chicken Sausage, Casing Removed
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 Onion, Diced
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 can Diced Tomatoes, No Salt Added (14 Oz Can)
1 teaspoon Each: Pepper, Smoked Paprika, Garlic Powder, Oregano
2 cups Low Sodium Chicken Stock
1 cup Brown Rice, Quick Cooking (I Used Basmati, Or Quinoa Works Too )
1 cup Pepper Jack Cheese, Shredded
1/2 cups Cilantro, Chopped

1
Preheat oven to 450 F. Prepare a pot with some water and your steamer basket inside.
2
Bring the water to a simmer.
3
Cut tops off peppers, remove the cores and seeds and steam them for 5 minutes.
4
Then remove them from the steamer and place them in an oiled 8x8 baking dish.
5
In a large cast iron skillet (use one with a lid because youll need it later) add chicken sausage and cook over medium high heat.
6
Break up and brown until completely cooked through.
7
Drain any grease if needed.
8
Add olive oil, onions, and garlic to the sausage pan.
9
Let everything saute for 2 minutes.
10
Now add in tomatoes, spices, and chicken stock.
11
Bring to simmer.
12
Pour in rice, cover and simmer until rice is tender.
13
This will take about 15-20 minutes.
14
Taste seasonings and adjust if needed.
15
Lastly, put about 1/4 cup cheese into the pan.
16
Let cheese melt then turn off the burner.
17
Spoon chicken mixture into the pepper cups.
18
Fill completely, and top with cilantro and remaining cheese.
19
Bake for 20 minutes until cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
20
Enjoy!

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 Large Bell Peppers, 1 pound Chicken Sausage, Casing Removed, 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, 1 Onion, Diced, and more.

Yes, Chicken Sausage Brown Rice Stuffed Peppers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Sausage Brown Rice Stuffed Peppers

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