Stuffed Bell Peppers
Colorful and nutritious stuffed bell peppers filled with black beans, shredded chicken, and cheese, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 4 bell peppers (any color)
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup salsa
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the black beans, shredded cheese, shredded chicken, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and salsa.
- Carefully pack the filling into each bell pepper.
- Place the filled peppers in a baking dish and cover them with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, allow a few minutes to cool, and then serve hot!
Notes
You can prepare these ahead of time and either bake them fresh or store them in the fridge for a quick heat-up later.