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Teriyaki Pineapple Chicken and Rice Stuffed Peppers

Savory Teriyaki Pineapple Chicken and Rice Stuffed Peppers

Delight in Teriyaki Pineapple Chicken and Rice Stuffed Peppers, a nutritious and customizable dish that balances savory chicken with sweet pineapple.
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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 Filling
  • 2 cups Cooked Shredded Chicken leftover chicken saves time
  • 1/2 cup Teriyaki Sauce homemade or store-bought
  • 1 cup Pineapple fresh or canned (drained)
  • 1 cup Cooked Rice or quinoa for a healthier twist
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional
  • to taste Salt and Pepper
For the Peppers
  • 4 large Bell Peppers red, green, or yellow
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
Optional Topping
  • 1 cup 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 the bell peppers and remove the seeds inside.
  3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Add shredded chicken, teriyaki sauce, pineapple, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes to the skillet.
  5. Cook for about 5-6 minutes until heated through.
  6. Stir in the cooked rice and season with salt and pepper.
  7. Stuff the filling into the bell peppers, drizzle with olive oil, and cover with aluminum foil.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, removing foil in the last 5 minutes.
  9. Add cheese on top during the last 5 minutes of baking if desired.
  10. Let cool slightly before serving, garnished with extra pineapple or green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pepperCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Experiment with additional veggies for enhanced flavor and nutrition.

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