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Chicken And Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

Chicken And Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

Chicken and Quinoa Stuffed Peppers is a delicious and nutritious dishthat you can serve at any event at home, party, or picnic.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 5
Calories 225 kcal

Equipment

  • Cutting Board
  • Sharp knife
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Baking dish
  • Small pan or skillet
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Spoon for mixing

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large bell peppers
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa.
  • 1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken.
  • 1 cup black beans.
  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes (fresh or canned).
  • 1 cup shredded cheese.
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin.
  • 1 teaspoon paprika.
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat TheOven:
    First , preheat your oven to 375 °F ( 190°C).
  •  PrepareThe Peppers:
    Cut off the tops of the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
    If necessary, trim the bottom of the peppers slightly so they stand upstraight.
  • Cook TheOnion And Garlic:
    Take a small pan or skillet, add olive oil and heat it on medium heat.
    Add chopped onion to this pan and cook until soft, about 3-4 minutes.
    Then add minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Mix The Filling:
    In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chopped chicken, blackbeans, corn, chopped tomatoes, cooked onion and garlic.
    Add cumin seeds, paprika, salt and pepper.
    Mix everything well.
  • Chili Powder:
    Stuff each bell pepper well with the quinoa and chicken mixture.
    Top each pepper with a generous amount of shredded cheese.
  • Bake:
    Place stuffed peppers in a baking dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the peppers are tender and the filling is heatedthrough.
  • Serve:
    Remove the stuffed peppers from the oven at this time.
    Garnish with fresh cilantro if you wish.
    Serve hot.

Notes

For Freshness:
Serve this dish as soon as it is cooked.
Variations:
You can add black beans, corn, or mixed greens for better texture and flavor.
Storage:
If there are leftovers after serving, you can store the food in the refrigerator for up to a day.
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