Chicken Fajita Stuffed Bell Peppers

One of my favorite versions of Stuffed Bell Peppers is Chicken Fajita Stuffed Bell Peppers with a homemade chicken fajita seasoning rubbed on the outside of the bell peppers for a burst of flavor. The Chicken Fajita filling has chicken, rice, and black beans cooked in a tomato based with the delicious flavors of fajitas then stuffed into bell peppers and topped with melty cheese. If you're looking to reduce carbs the black beans can be left out and cauliflower rice substituted for the rice.

We also love traditional Stuffed Bell Peppers and Quinoa Chicken Stuffed Poblano Peppers.

Re-sharing this oldie but goodie, since I'm adding it to next weeks dinner rotation, and updated the recipe card. Chicken Fajita Stuffed Bell Peppers were originally published in 2012. I hope you enjoy them as much as we do!

Stuffed Bell Peppers with Chicken are always a favorite in our house.

The smell, and taste always brings me back to childhood memories of my Granny making them. This to me is just simply good comfort food filled with lots of wonderful memories in every bite.

With that said I couldn't make up my mind the other day whether to make stuffed bell peppers, or something with a Mexican flair since I have a slightly HUGE Mexican addiction.. Yes I said it, I am so thankful it's out in the open off to MAA I go.. Yes, that stands for Mexican Addiction Anonymous I am sure there are more out there just like me.. I do believe the first part of a addiction is admitting to it, so I am 1 step closer to recovery or not!

So, I decided to combine a few of my favorite flavors and walla. We have 2 of my favorite things in one!

Ok, here's the last little secret you could totally pre prep these the night before and just finish with baking them in the oven and topping with cheese! Easy Cheesy Lemon Squeezy as my kids would say or is that Peezy? Oh well these have cheese so cheese it is!  

Wash the bell peppers, and cut the stems out of the top around the edge of the pepper. I cut the remaining bell pepper off the stem, chop it and set it aside. Waste not, want not.

In a large sauté pan heat 1 tablespoon Olive Oil over medium-high heat until hot.

Add 1 whole Diced Onion and sauté until caramelized.

Add:

• 2 whole Diced Chicken Breast
• 3 cloves Minced Garlic
• The little bits of bell pepper from around the stem.

Stir well.

Add:

• 1 tablespoon Chili Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
• 1 tablespoon Hot Sauce
• 28 ounces Canned Diced Tomatoes
• 2/3 cup Rice
• 1 cup Water

Stir well. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cover for about 20 minutes, or until rice is tender.

Mix together for the Chicken Stuffed Bell Pepper Rub:

• 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil 
• 2 pinches Salt
• 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder

Brush peppers all over.

Yes, insides too!

When rice is tender add:

• 3.8 ounces Black Olives
• 15 ounces Drained Rinsed Black Beans
• 1 cup Shredded Cheese

Stir well.

Remove from heat and fill peppers.

Bake in a 400 degree oven for 40 minutes until peppers are tender.

Top with cheese and cook until cheese is melted and bubbly another 5-10 minutes.

Serve with any of your favorite condiments: greek yogurt or sour cream, avocado, salsa and Pico De Gallo.

You might like these other Stuffed Pepper Recipes:

• Stuffed Bell Peppers
• Quinoa Black Bean Chicken Stuffed Poblanos
• Shrimp Stuffed Jalapeños

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Yield: 5

Author: Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch

Chicken Fajita Stuffed Bell Peppers

One of my favorite versions of Stuffed Bell Peppers is Chicken Fajita Stuffed Bell Peppers. All the flavors of fajitas in a stuffed pepper for dinner.

Prep time: 20 MinCook time: 1 H & 10 MTotal time: 1 H & 30 M

Ingredients

• 5 whole Medium-Large Bell Pepper, Assorted Colors
• 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 whole Onion, Diced
• 2 whole Chicken Breast, Chopped Fine
• 3 cloves Garlic, Minced
• 1 tablespoon Chili Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
• 1 tablespoon Hot Sauce
• 28 ounces Canned Diced Tomatoes
• 2/3 cup Rice
• 1 cup Water
• 3.8 ounces Canned Sliced Black Olives, Drained
• 15 ounces Canned Black Beans, Drained and Rinsed
• 2 1/2 cups Shredded Cheese

Homemade Fajita Rub

• 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 pinches Salt
• 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder

Instructions

1. Cut around edge of bell pepper to remove the stem. Chop any excess bell pepper off of the stem, dice, and set aside.
2. In a large saute pan heat olive oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion, and saute until caramelized. Add chicken, garlic, and the little bits of bell pepper from around the stem. Stir well.
3. Add chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, sea salt, pepper, hot sauce, canned tomatoes, rice, and water. Stir well. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cover for about 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
4. Meanwhile mix all ingredients for the pepper rub.
5. When rice is tender add olives, black beans, and 1 cup shredded cheese.
6. Remove from heat, and fill peppers.
7. Bake in a 400 degree oven for 40-50 minutes, until peppers are tender.
8. Divide remaining cheese between the tops of peppers and cook until cheese is melted and bubbly another 5-10 minutes.
9. Serve with your favorite condiments: greek yogurt or sour cream, avocado, salsa and Pico De Gallo.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

628

Fat

28 g

Sat. Fat

10 g

Carbs

55 g

Fiber

13 g

Net carbs

42 g

Sugar

11 g

Protein

42 g

Sodium

1730 mg

Cholesterol

102 mg

The nutritional information and metric conversions are calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of this data. If this important to you, please verify with your favourite nutrition calculator and/or metric conversion tool.

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