Salsa Verde Chicken Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Name: Salsa Verde Chicken Stuffed Peppers
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1- 1/2 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts; 1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Freshly Cracked Black Pepper; 1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder; 2 teaspoons Chili Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Oregano; 1/4 teaspoons Cumin; 5 Large Bell Peppers; 1- 1/2 cup Rice, Cooked; 1- 1/2 cup Mild Salsa Verde; 1 can (15 Oz. Size) Black Beans, Drained; 1- 1/2 cup Mexican Blend Shredded Cheese, Divided; Sour Cream, For Topping (optional); Green Onions, Chopped, For Topping (optional)

Servings: persons

1- 1/2 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
1/4 teaspoons Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
2 teaspoons Chili Powder
1/2 teaspoons Oregano
1/4 teaspoons Cumin
5 Large Bell Peppers
1- 1/2 cup Rice, Cooked
1- 1/2 cup Mild Salsa Verde
1 can (15 Oz. Size) Black Beans, Drained
1- 1/2 cup Mexican Blend Shredded Cheese, Divided
Sour Cream, For Topping (optional)
Green Onions, Chopped, For Topping (optional)

1
Place chicken, salt, pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, oregano and cumin in a sauce pan and cover with about 4 cups of water.
2
Bring to a boil over high medium-high heat and and boil for 10 minutes.
3
Partially cover pan with lid, lower heat to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes.
4
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Remove chicken and shred.
5
Meanwhile, as chicken is cooking, submerge peppers in water in a pot and boil over high heat for 45 minutes.
6
Remove peppers from pot and place them in a baking dish.
7
In a large bowl, stir to combine shredded chicken, rice, salsa, beans, and half of shredded cheese (about 3/4 cup).
8
Divide filling between each of the peppers and top with remaining cheese.
9
Place just enough water in the baking dish to barely coat the bottom.
10
Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 2025 minutes or until peppers are soft and filling is heated through.
11
Top with sour cream and green onions, if desired, and serve.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1- 1/2 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, 1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt, 1/4 teaspoons Freshly Cracked Black Pepper, 1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder, and more.

Yes, Salsa Verde Chicken 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.

Salsa Verde Chicken Stuffed Peppers

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