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Fajita Stuffed Peppers

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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6 peppers
Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

  • 6 bell peppers
  • 2 c. cooked rice
  • 2 c. cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 c. black beans drained
  • 1/3 c. diced red onion
  • 1/3 c. chopped cilantro
  • 2 pkg. fajita seasoning mix
  • 1/4 c. oil divided
  • 3/4 c. water divided
  • 1/2 c. 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 fajita seasoning mix, 2 Tbsp. oil, and 1/4 c. 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 Tbsp. oil, and 1/2 c. 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.