TEX-MEX STUFFED PEPPERS

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Looking for an easy and flavorful recipe? These delicious Tex-Mex Stuffed Peppers are oh so simple to throw together. Try this Tex-Mex Stuffed Peppers recipe on a cool evening.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb. lean ground chicken
1 small onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. each chili powder and ground cumin
4 green peppers
1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375ºF.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, chicken, onions, garlic and seasonings in large skillet over medium-high heat 7 to 9 min. or until chicken is done.
  • Cut tops off peppers; chop tops, then stir into chicken mixture along with the tomatoes. Cook, stirring frequently, 5 to 6 min. or until slightly thickened.
  • Meanwhile, remove cores and seeds from pepper shells; stand pepper shells, fill sides up, in ovenproof skillet.
  • Spoon chicken mixture into peppers. Add enough water to pan to fill to 1/2-inch depth around peppers; cover tightly with foil.
  • Bake 40 min. Carefully remove peppers from pan; drain water. Return peppers to pan. Top with cheese; bake, uncovered, 5 min. or until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 350 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 24 g

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