Chicken and Rice Stuffed Peppers

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  • Salt the insides of the peppers- To avoid your peppers getting soggy, add salt to reduce excess moisture.
  • Pack the peppers tightly in the baking dish– Doing this helps the peppers keep their shape while cooking so they don’t fall apart.
  • Add water to the baking dish- Doing this helps the peppers to steam and soften, fully cooking while in the oven.
  • Make these stuffed peppers in advance – You can either bake them a few hours before and keep them warm in the oven until ready tp eat. Or you can make the filling the previous night and stuff them the next day.
  • You can freeze them for up to 1 month. Let them cool completely, then wrap them with foil and plastic wrap before placing in the freezer. 

Nutrition

Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 1095mg | Potassium: 606mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 7189IU | Vitamin C: 160mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2mg

This recipe was originally posted on Mar 14, 2016 , we’ve tweaked it a bit since then.

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These Chicken and Rice Stuffed Peppers are made with ground chicken, rice, and sauteed vegetables. It’s a traditional Slavic dish that has become a staple in our kitchen.

Chicken and Rice Stuffed Pepper with Sour cream on top.