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Bell Peppers Stuffed with Chicken Fajitas

Prep 15 min
Total 25 min
Ingredients 13
Servings 6

Get all the delicious flavor of chicken fajitas in one colorful dish. Bell peppers add a sweet touch with their vibrant colors and they can make any dish better. Stuffed with shredded chicken seasoned with orange juice, cumin and sprinkled with cheese, these bell peppers are perfect to bring color and flavor to the table. Try them! MORE + LESS -

Ingredients

medium bell peppers

cups water

tablespoon salt

tablespoons olive oil

medium onion, sliced

tomatoes, cut into long strips

garlic clove, finely chopped

cups chicken breast, cooked and shredded

2/3

cup orange juice

teaspoon chili powder

1/4

teaspoon ground cumin

1/8

teaspoon oregano, crushed

1/2-1 cup cheddar cheese, grated

Directions

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1

Slice peppers in half, lengthwise. Seed and devein.
2

In a medium pot, boil 8 cups of water. Add peppers and salt and let cook for 5 minutes. Remove from water and let drain on paper towels.
3

Preheat oven to 350 °F.
4

Heat oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté for 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, garlic, shredded chicken and orange juice. Season with chili powder, cumin, oregano and salt. Cover the frying pan and let cook for 5-10 minutes or until all the juices have evaporated. Remove from heat.
5

Use olive oil to grease a baking dish.
6

Place bell peppers on baking dish. Fill each half with the chicken mixture. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons shredded cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese starts to melt and turns gold.
7

Enjoy!

Expert Tips

Use rotisserie chicken to save time.

Nutrition Information

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More About This Recipe

Get all the delicious flavor of chicken fajitas in one colorful dish. Bell peppers add a sweet touch with their vibrant colors and they can make any dish better. Stuffed with shredded chicken seasoned with orange juice, cumin and sprinkled with cheese, these bell peppers are perfect to bring color and flavor to the table. Try them!