Description
Spooky jack-o’-lantern bell peppers filled with a cheesy chicken and rice mixture, perfect for Halloween dinners or parties.
Ingredients
4 large orange bell peppers
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 ½ cups cooked rice
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup salsa or tomato sauce
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp olive oil
Optional add-ins: corn, black beans, spinach, extra cheese, jalapeños
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cut tops off peppers, remove seeds, carve faces.
Mix chicken, rice, salsa, cheese, and spices.
Stuff peppers, replace tops, brush with oil.
Bakze 30–35 minutes until tender and hot.
Serve warm.
Notes
Swap chicken for beans for vegetarian. Use mozzarella or pepper jack for different flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 320 kcl
- Sugar: 5g
- Fat: ~15g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
Keywords: Stuffed peppers, chicken rice peppers, Halloween dinner, jack-o’-lantern recipe