Are you ready to spice up your Halloween celebrations? 🎃 Shredded Chicken & Rice Stuffed Peppers are a colorful, festive dish that will bring a fun twist to your autumn gatherings. This easy-to-make recipe combines tender chicken, hearty rice, and vibrant veggies all wrapped up in sweet bell peppers. It’s not only delicious but also a visually stunning centerpiece for your Halloween table. Plus, with just a few simple steps, even beginner cooks can whip this up quickly. Treat your family and friends to these Halloween-style stuffed peppers that are sure to delight everyone!
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Shredded Chicken & Rice Stuffed Peppers (Halloween Style)
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
These Shredded Chicken & Rice Stuffed Peppers are a fun, colorful Halloween dinner idea! Sweet peppers are filled with tender chicken, rice, beans, veggies, and spices, then topped with melted cheese for a festive and delicious centerpiece. Perfect for cozy family meals or spooky gatherings!
Ingredients
4 bell peppers (orange or yellow for Halloween aesthetics)
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 cup cooked rice
1 cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
1 cup diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cut tops off bell peppers and remove seeds.
3. In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, cooked rice, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Stuff mixture into prepared peppers.
5. Place stuffed peppers in baking dish and sprinkle cheese on top.
6. Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes.
7. Remove foil and bake 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
8. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
Serve with a side salad or crusty bread for a complete meal.
Great for make-ahead: prep filling a day before.
Freeze unbaked peppers and cook later for convenience.
Switch rice for quinoa or turkey for a fun variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Halloween, Stuffed Peppers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Halloween stuffed peppers, chicken stuffed peppers, shredded chicken and rice, festive dinner
why make this recipe
This Shredded Chicken & Rice Stuffed Peppers recipe is perfect for Halloween. The bright colors and fun presentation make them a great addition to any festive meal. Plus, they are easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time. You’ll love how versatile they are, allowing you to customize the fillings to suit your family’s taste. Gather around the table this Halloween for a spooky yet scrumptious dinner!
⏱️ Time Breakdown
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Servings: 4
how to make Shredded Chicken & Rice Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients
- 4 bell peppers (orange or yellow for Halloween aesthetics)
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
✨ Kitchen Tools You’ll Need
« This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets, just a few reliable kitchen basics to keep everything simple and stress-free. »
- Large skillet or frying pan
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Mixing bowls
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Baking dish (if needed)
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). 🔥
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- In a bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, cooked rice, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. 🥣
- Stuff the mixture into the prepared bell peppers.
- Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and sprinkle cheese on top. 🧀
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving. 🌿
how to serve Shredded Chicken & Rice Stuffed Peppers
Serve these stuffed peppers warm, straight from the oven. They pair wonderfully with a side salad or some crusty bread. For added fun, you could even encourage a « decorate your own » theme with different toppings!
how to store Shredded Chicken & Rice Stuffed Peppers
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving again, ensuring they are warmed through.
💡 Pro Tips
- Make Ahead: Prepare the filling a day before and stuff the peppers when ready to bake for easier prep.
- Freezing Friend: These peppers can be frozen unbaked. Just thaw and bake as directed when you want to eat them!
- Add Veggies: Feel free to sneak in more colorful veggies like zucchini or spinach into the filling for extra nutrition.
- Cheese Lovers: Experiment with different cheese blends for a unique twist on flavor!
variation
Try using quinoa instead of rice or adding some spicy jalapeños for a kick! You can also substitute the chicken with shredded turkey for a post-Thanksgiving twist.
FAQs
1. Can I use different colored bell peppers?
Absolutely! You can use any color peppers you like. Red, yellow, and green all work well.
2. What if I don’t have cooked chicken?
You can quickly poach or bake chicken breasts and shred them, or use a rotisserie chicken for convenience.
3. Can I prepare this dish ahead of time?
Yes! You can prepare the stuffing a day in advance and stuff the peppers just before baking.
Enjoy creating these spooky yet delicious stuffed peppers this Halloween! 🎉
