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Stuffed Peppers With Ground Chicken

Let’s talk about one of my favorite recipes: Stuffed Bell Peppers! Today’s recipe is the perfect way to start your weekend. It’s super easy to make and can be prepared a day in advance.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 555
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 bell peppers
  • 1 lb. ground chicken
  • 1 medium onion finely diced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 large carrot peeled and diced
  • ½ cup peas
  • ½ cup corn
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes
  • ¾ cup mozzarella cheese grated

Method
 

  1. Warm the olive oil in a nonstick frying pan and cook the diced onion for about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in the vegetables ( peas, corn and carrot ) and ground chicken.
  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste and dried oregano.
  4. Cook for about 10 minutes
  5. Stir in the cooked rice and pour the water and tomato paste mixed together.
  6. Cook for about 5 minutes or until everything is combined and creamy.
  7. Remove the stems from the bell peppers and stuff each one of them with the cooked ground chicken filling.
  8. Top with grated mozzarella cheese and bake in an already preheated oven at 350 F or 180 C degrees for about 15 minutes or until the cheese is all melted and golden brown in color.
  9. Serve and enjoy.