Chicken & Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

Name: Chicken & Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup quinoa; 1 1/4 cups chicken stock; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small onion; 1 1/2 cups diced sweet potato; 2 cloves garlic; 1 previously grilled chicken breast; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 cup salsa; 2 scallions; 3 bell peppers; 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
258 kcal
Course
Dinner
Cuisine
American

Chicken & Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

Talon Wilson

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Quinoa Stuffed Peppers are full of chicken and sweet potatoes all in lovely colorful bell peppers and topped with some cheese.

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Ingredients

Servings

1/2 cup quinoa
1 1/4 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion
1 1/2 cups diced sweet potato 1/4 inch cube
2 cloves garlic minced
1 previously grilled chicken breast chilled and cubed, leftovers!
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 cup salsa
2 scallions diced
3 bell peppers
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese

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Instructions

In a small pot, bring quinoa and chicken stock to a boil. Stir, cover and reduce heat to simmer until cooked, about 20 minutes.
While quinoa is cooking, saute onions and sweet potato in olive oil over medium heat. Cook 7 minutes, stirring frequently until sweet potato has softened. Stir in garlic, cook another minute then remove from heat. Pour into large bowl.
Pour cooked quinoa into bowl with onions and sweet potato, along with chicken, cumin, salsa and scallions. Stir until combined.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Cut bell peppers in half, scoop out seeds and place on baking sheet. Stuff each pepper with quinoa filling and top with cheese.Bake 30-40 minutes or until the pepper is cooked to your liking. Serve hot.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 258kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 36mg (12%) Sodium 327mg (14%) Potassium 542mg (15%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 6818IU (136%) Vitamin C 79mg (88%) Calcium 107mg (11%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 258 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	258kcal	13%
Carbohydrates	24g	8%
Protein	16g	32%
Fat	11g	17%
Saturated Fat	3g	15%
Cholesterol	36mg	12%
Sodium	327mg	14%
Potassium	542mg	12%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	6g	12%
Vitamin A	6818IU	136%
Vitamin C	79mg	88%
Calcium	107mg	11%
Iron	2mg	11%