Chicken Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

Name: Chicken Stuffed Bell Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Crisco Original No-Stick Cooking Spray; 4 orange bell peppers or medium-sized green, red, with flat bottoms; 2 tablespoons Crisco Pure Vegetable Oil; 1 medium onion peeled and diced; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken diced; 1 cup cooked rice; 3/4 cup marinara sauce; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese divided; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

Crisco Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
4 orange bell peppers or medium-sized green, red, with flat bottoms
2 tablespoons Crisco Pure Vegetable Oil
1 medium onion peeled and diced
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 1/2 cups cooked chicken diced
1 cup cooked rice
3/4 cup marinara sauce
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1
HEAT oven to 375u00b0F. Lightly coat a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan with no-stick cooking spray. Cut tops off peppers. Remove and discard seeds and ribs. Place peppers in prepared pan.
2
HEAT oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic, sauteing 3 minutes or until onions are translucent. Place mixture into medium bowl. Combine onion mixture with chicken, rice, spaghetti sauce, 1/2 cup cheese, salt and pepper. Divide mixture evenly into prepared peppers. Cover with aluminum foil.
3
BAKE 40 to 50 minutes or until peppers are tender when pierced with tip of paring knife and filling is heated through. Remove from oven (do not discard foil). Top each pepper with 2 tablespoons of remaining cheese; replace foil and let stand just until cheese is melted. Serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: Crisco Original No-Stick Cooking Spray, 4 orange bell peppers or medium-sized green, red, with flat bottoms, 2 tablespoons Crisco Pure Vegetable Oil, 1 medium onion peeled and diced, and more.

Yes, Chicken Stuffed Bell 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.

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Chicken Stuffed Bell Peppers

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