Bell Peppers Stuffed with Chicken Fajitas

Name: Bell Peppers Stuffed with Chicken Fajitas
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 6 medium bell peppers; 8 cups water; 1 tablespoon salt; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, sliced; 3 tomatoes, cut into long strips; 1 garlic clove, finely chopped; 2 cups chicken breast, cooked and shredded; 2/3 cup orange juice; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/8 teaspoon oregano, crushed; 1/2-1 cup cheddar cheese, grated

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Prep 15 min
Total 25 min
Ingredients 13
Servings 6

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Get all the delicious flavor of chicken fajitas in one colorful dish. Bell peppers add a sweet touch with their vibrant colors and they can make any dish better. Stuffed with shredded chicken seasoned with orange juice, cumin and sprinkled with cheese, these bell peppers are perfect to bring color and flavor to the table. Try them!

by Leslie Limon

Updated Sep 20, 2016

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Ingredients

6 medium bell peppers
8 cups water
1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, sliced
3 tomatoes, cut into long strips
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
2 cups chicken breast, cooked and shredded
2/3 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon oregano, crushed
1/2-1 cup cheddar cheese, grated

Directions

1

Slice peppers in half, lengthwise. Seed and devein.
2

In a medium pot, boil 8 cups of water. Add peppers and salt and let cook for 5 minutes. Remove from water and let drain on paper towels.
3

Preheat oven to 350 °F.
4

Heat oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté for 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, garlic, shredded chicken and orange juice. Season with chili powder, cumin, oregano and salt. Cover the frying pan and let cook for 5-10 minutes or until all the juices have evaporated. Remove from heat.
5

Use olive oil to grease a baking dish.
6

Place bell peppers on baking dish. Fill each half with the chicken mixture. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons shredded cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese starts to melt and turns gold.
7

Enjoy!

Expert Tips

tip 1
Use rotisserie chicken to save time.

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Get all the delicious flavor of chicken fajitas in one colorful dish. Bell peppers add a sweet touch with their vibrant colors and they can make any dish better. Stuffed with shredded chicken seasoned with orange juice, cumin and sprinkled with cheese, these bell peppers are perfect to bring color and flavor to the table. Try them!