Fajita Stuffed Peppers

Fajita Stuffed Peppers - stuffed with fajita goodness and baked to tender perfection. Delicious for lunch or dinner, and ready in just 30 minutes!

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 40

Servings:

Calories: 345kcal

Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

6 bell peppers
2 cups cooked rice
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 cup black beans drained
1/3 cup diced red onion
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
2 packages fajita seasoning mix 6 Tablespoons
1/4 cup oil divided
3/4 cup water divided
1/2 cup shredded cheese

Instructions

Prepare peppers by cutting off tops and removing seeds.
In a large mixing bowl, combine rice, chicken, beans, onion, and cilantro.
In a separate small bowl, combine 1 package (3 Tablespoons) fajita seasoning mix, 2 Tablespoons oil, and 1/4 cup water.
Pour seasoning mixture over rice mixture and stir to combine.
Fill peppers to the top with rice mixture.
Place in a shallow oven-proof dish and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
Combine remaining fajita seasoning mix, 2 Tablespoons oil, and 1/2 cup water in a small bowl.
Pour into baking dish surrounding peppers.
Cover peppers with foil and bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes.
Spoon sauce from pan over peppers before serving.

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