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Blast Of Color Mexican Stuffed Bell Peppers is a Mexican main course recipe that takes about 45 min from start to finish and serves 4. It calls for 12 ingredients across 3 steps, and is rated easy. A serving works out at around 445 kcal with roughly 43 g of protein. Filed under gluten-free, high-protein, weeknight dinner and budget.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked brown rice, shredded rotisserie chicken, corn kernels, diced roma tomato, chopped onion, black beans, 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese, minced garlic, green chile, and chili seasoning. Mix everything together until it's well combined.
Line a baking dish with foil and give it a quick spray with cooking spray. Take each bell pepper and firmly press the chicken mixture into it, mounding it slightly on top. Once all peppers are stuffed, top each one with an additional 1/2 tablespoon of cheddar cheese.
| Nutrient | Amount per serving | Share of reference intake |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 445kcal | 22% |
| Fat | 13g | 19% |
| Carbohydrate | 42g | 16% |
| of which sugars | 10g | 11% |
| Fibre | 10g | 33% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Sodium | 558mg | 23% |
Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal). Fibre is measured against the 30g daily recommendation, which has no statutory reference intake. Figures are an estimate calculated from the ingredient list.
| Allergen | Status |
|---|---|
| Milk | Contains |
| Soya | May contain |
| Celery | May contain |
| Mustard | May contain |
| Sulphites | May contain |
| Gluten | Free from |
| Crustaceans | Free from |
| Eggs | Free from |
| Fish | Free from |
| Peanuts | Free from |
| Tree nuts | Free from |
| Sesame | Free from |
| Lupin | Free from |
| Molluscs | Free from |
May contain means it depends on the brand you buy — check the label on the product itself.
Allergen information is derived automatically from the ingredient list and is a guide, not a guarantee. Always check the packaging of the products you cook with.
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