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Teriyaki Pineapple Chicken and Rice Stuffed Peppers

Sweet & Savory Teriyaki Pineapple Chicken Rice Stuffed Peppers

Delightful Teriyaki Pineapple Chicken and Rice Stuffed Peppers are colorful, nutritious, and perfect for meal prep or a busy weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 peppers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bell Peppers
  • 4 pieces Bell Peppers Choose vibrant colors like red, yellow, or green for added nutrition.
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 2 cups Rice Use cooked rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice.
  • 1/2 cup Teriyaki Sauce Store-bought or homemade.
  • 1 cup Pineapple Fresh or canned, drained to evade excess moisture.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For sautéing.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Freshly minced.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger Easily substituted with fresh ginger.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional heat.
  • 1/2 cup Cheese Shredded mozzarella or cheddar (optional).

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
  4. Add shredded chicken, teriyaki sauce, diced pineapple, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Cook until heated through.
  5. Stir in cooked rice and season with salt and pepper.
  6. Stuff each bell pepper with the chicken and rice mixture and drizzle olive oil on top.
  7. Bake covered for 25-30 minutes, uncover for the last 5 minutes. Add cheese if desired.
  8. Let cool slightly and garnish with extra pineapple or green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pepperCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite proteins or adjust the sauce to taste.

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