SW CHICKEN STUFFED BELL PEPPERS

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Good use for leftover chicken or turkey. Can also sub canned chicken in this. The sauce has a bit of a kick from the chipotles. Use more or less to your taste.

Provided by JillAZ

Categories     Corn

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 large red bell peppers
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 1/2 cups cooked brown rice (about 1 cup uncooked)
1 cup chopped cooked chicken
3/4 cup salsa (your favorite)
1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup corn kernel (frozen is fine)
1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese (or cheddar)
1/2 cup sliced green onion
3/4 cup low-fat sour cream
1 -2 tablespoon chopped chipotle chile in adobo
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13" pan with cooking spray and set aside.
  • Mix together sauce ingredients and refrigerate until needed.
  • Wash bell peppers. Cut in half lengthwise and remove seeds. Place peppers in a microwaveable dish and add about 1/4" of water. Microwave for about 3 minutes or until they just start to soften. Remove from microwave & pat dry with paper towels. Place in prepared 13 x 9 pan. Set aside.
  • To make filling:.
  • mix together the cumin, garlic powder, salt, pepper, rice, chicken, salsa, black beans, corn, onions and cheese.
  • Fill the peppers, mounding the stuffing slightly.
  • Bake uncovered for about 30 minutes or until filling is hot and the peppers are tender.
  • Drizzle with the sauce and serve.

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