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Chicken and White Bean Stuffed Peppers

These easy Chicken Stuffed Peppers with White Beans are a great way to use up leftover chicken breasts for dinner!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 5
Calories: 304 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 4 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 1/2 red bell pepper (minced)
  • 1/4 cup cilantro (or parsley)
  • 5 bell peppers (red, orange, yellow or green)
  • 14 oz shredded cooked chicken breast* (from rotisserie chicken or leftovers)
  • 3/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon adobo seasoning salt (or salt to taste)
  • 15.5 oz can white beans (not drained)
  • 1/2 cup reduced fat shredded cheddar

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350F.
  2. In a medium skillet, heat oil on medium heat. Add the chopped onions, garlic, cilantro or parslet and red pepper, saute until soft, about a minute.
  3. Add the chicken and season with cumin and adobo. Add beans and 1 to 1-1/2 cups of water and simmer for about 5-10 minutes, until it thickens and the liquid reduces.
  4. Cut the peppers in half removing seeds and stem.
  5. Place peppers in an oven-proof dish. Fill each pepper with 1/3 cup of chicken and bean mixture.
  6. Pour about 1/3 cup water or chicken broth in the bottom of the baking dish. (This helps them steam and soften.)
  7. Cover tight with foil. Bake 30 minutes, until the peppers are soft.
  8. Remove foil, top with cheese and bake uncovered another 5 minutes, until the cheese melts.

Notes

  • How To Make Slow Cooker Chicken Breast: To make shredded chicken in the slow cooker, take 16 ounces chicken breast and place them in the slow cooker with enough water or chicken broth to cover. Cover and cook low 4 hours, then shred with 2 forks.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2halves Calories 304kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Fiber 6.5g (26%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 304

% Daily Value*

Serving 2halves
Calories 304kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Fiber 6.5g 26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.