SPICY CHICKEN STUFFED BELL PEPPERS

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My DH created this delicious recipe. It's a great alternative to ground beef stuffed peppers. This recipe serves 8-10 people.

Provided by Jennifer K.

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h5m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies
14 ounces tomato sauce
2 (1 1/4 ounce) packets taco seasoning
12 ounces taco sauce
1 medium onion, diced
2 (2 1/4 ounce) cans black olives, diced
2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
4 -5 large bell peppers, green, red, yellow (I like red!)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Boil chicken in a large pot until no longer pink.
  • When chicken is done, shred with fork and place in a large skillet with diced tomatoes and green chilies and diced onion. Cook over medium heat until onions are translucent.
  • Add tomato sauce, taco seasoning, olives and taco sauce.
  • Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Slice bell peppers in half lengthwise. Remove seeds. Place on cookie sheet, cut side down, and bake in oven for 10-12 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and drain any juice from peppers.
  • Fill pepper halves with chicken mixture. Cover with shredded Mexican cheese.
  • Bake at 350°F for approximately 40-45 minutes.

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