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Teriyaki Pineapple Chicken and Rice Stuffed Peppers

Teriyaki Pineapple Chicken and Rice Stuffed Peppers for Smiles

Delight in Teriyaki Pineapple Chicken and Rice Stuffed Peppers, a fun twist on traditional stuffed peppers, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 peppers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Peppers
  • 4 Bell Peppers Choose red, yellow, or green
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Shredded
  • 1/2 cup Teriyaki Sauce Consider making your own
  • 1 cup Pineapple Fresh or canned, drained
  • 1 cup Cooked Rice Substitute with quinoa or cauliflower rice if desired
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh or garlic powder as backup
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger Fresh ginger can be substituted
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional
For Topping (optional)
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese Mozzarella or cheddar

Equipment

  • oven
  • skillet
  • baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Carefully slice the tops off your bell peppers and remove all seeds.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Add shredded cooked chicken, teriyaki sauce, diced pineapple, ground ginger, and optional red pepper flakes. Cook for 5-6 minutes.
  5. Toss in cooked rice and mix well. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  6. Stuff each bell pepper generously with the chicken and rice mixture.
  7. Drizzle olive oil over the stuffed peppers and cover tightly with aluminum foil.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes until tender, removing the foil for the last 5 minutes.
  9. If desired, sprinkle shredded cheese over the tops during the last five minutes of baking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pepperCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These stuffed peppers can be customized easily with different proteins or vegetables, making them a versatile dish for any meal plan.

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