This is the BEST Chicken Stuffed Jalapenos Ive ever had
These Chicken Stuffed Jalapenos are a delightful combination of lean minced chicken, flavorful rice, and a medley of vegetables, all baked to perfection in vibrant peppers. Each bite is packed with savory goodness and a hint of spice from the jalapenos, making it a perfect dish for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 pound lean minced chicken
- 2 cups blanched basmati rice, cooked
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 medium egg
- 1 red pepper
- 1 green pepper
- 2 yellow peppers
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 8 sprigs of parsley (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut the peppers in half vertically, remove seeds and inner membranes, keeping the stems intact.
- In a large bowl, combine minced chicken, cooked rice, shredded carrots, sliced mushrooms, egg, chopped jalapeno, 1/4 cup barbecue sauce, and ground cumin. Mix well.
- Generously fill each pepper half with the chicken and rice mixture, placing them in a baking dish.
- Pour 1 cup of barbecue sauce over the stuffed peppers and add 1 cup of water to the bottom of the baking dish.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until the stuffed peppers are fully cooked through and the chicken is no longer pink.
Nutrition
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 1050mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 125mg