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Home » Dinner » Chicken » Chicken Fajita Stuffed Peppers

Chicken Fajita Stuffed Peppers

Created: March 18, 2014 Updated: May 16, 2022 by Lyuba Brooke 41 Comments *This post may contain affiliate links. Read More...

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Delicious dinner that’s great for weekend or weeknights. Chicken Fajita Stuffed Peppers dinner is made with red and green bell peppers, stuffed with fajita marinated grilled chicken and Spanish rice mixture! “Delicious” doesn’t even begin to describe it!

Chicken Fajitas Stuffed Peppers  in a cast iron skillet with a tan napkin

STUFFED PEPPERS

What do you do when your husband wants Chicken Fajitas and you want Stuffed Peppers for dinner? You find a way to satisfy both at the same time! That’s exactly what I did with this scrumptious stuffed pepper dinner!

It’s an easy and delicious dinner that you can whip up on a weekday or on a weekend. All together, it takes about 45 minutes to make. You might think that it takes to many dishes but it is so worth it! You might use up a couple of bowl, a pot and a skillet but that’s what your hubby is for! Cooks should do their own dishes, especially when you serve something this delicious for dinner.

Speaking of skillets, if you don’t have one yet, hurry up and get one! I only got my skillet about 3 months ago and I can’t stop using it. I just the versatility of a skillet and the way food comes out. You can make anything from appetizers, to pizzas, to dinners, to desserts in it. I’m in love!

Chicken Fajita Stuffed Peppers in a cast iron skillet

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Chicken Fajita Stuffed Peppers in a cast iron pan

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Chicken Fajita Stuffed Peppers dinner is made with red and green bell peppers, stuffed with fajita marinated grilled chicken and Spanish rice mixture!
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Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes
35 minutes minutes
Total Time: 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 364kcal
Author: Lyuba Brooke

Ingredients

Marinade:

  • 1/3 cup grapeseed oil
  • 1 Tbsp. lime juice
  • 1 tsp. cumin
  • 1/2 -1 tsp. chili pepper seasoning
  • salt
  • 2 garlic cloves grated
  • 2 chicken breasts

Stuffed Peppers:

  • Cooked chicken from above
  • 3 large bell peppers or 4 medium
  • 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 1 medium tomato chopped
  • 5 oz uncooked Spanish rice
  • 1 tsp. fresh minced cilantro
  • 6-8 Tbsp Mexican cheese mix

Instructions

  • Combine ingredients for Fajita marinade in a large mixing bowl and whisk well. Add chicken to the marinade and let it marinade for about 15 minutes.
  • Preheat an oven-safe skillet on stovetop, medium heat.
  • Add chicken and the marinade to the skillet and cook until chicken is fully done, flipping it half way through.
  • While the chicken is cooking, prepare Spanish rice according to the package and set aside.
  • Take chicken breasts out and lay them on a cutting board. Dice the chicken once it is cooled enough to handle.
  • Saute chopped onions and tomato in the same skillet.
  • In a large, clean, mixing bowl, combine Spanish rice, diced chicken, sauteed onions and tomato (including the marinade that was leftover in the skillet) and cilantro. Mix well and taste to see if you need to add a little more salt.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°.
  • Cut the bell peppers in half, lengthwise, and clean them out, taking out all the seeds and membrane.
  • Lay the bell pepper halves in the skillet, like little cups, and fill them with the rice/chicken mixture.
  • Sprinkle about 1-2 tablespoons of cheese on top. Place the skillet in the oven for 15-20 minutes, until the peppers are cooked. (Personally, I like them a little bit crunchy but you may need to adjust baking time according to your taste. Bake them longer if you want the peppers softer.)

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Notes

Disclaimer: Nutrition information shown is not guaranteed to be 100% accurate as most ingredients and brands have a slight variation.

Nutrition

Calories: 364kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 197mg | Potassium: 527mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2220IU | Vitamin C: 82mg | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 1mg
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 Chicken Fajita Stuffed Peppers in collage

LYUBA

ABOUT LYUBA

I’m Lyuba Brooke, mother of 2, the cook, recipe developer, photographer, and author behind willcookforsmiles.com. I share many classic and original recipes, cooking tips, and tutorials. My passion is sharing delicious meals for everyone to try. Read more...

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Filed Under: 30 Minute Meals, Chicken, Dinner, Rice

All images and text ©Lyubov Brooke for ©Will Cook For Smiles. Please do not use my images without prior permission. If using my posts in collections and features, please link back to this post for the recipe. Disclaimer: Nutrition information shown is not guaranteed to be 100% accurate as most ingredients and brands have variations.

Comments

  1. Becca from ItsYummi! says

    March 23, 2014 at 6:49 pm

    I’m in love with stuffed peppers and yours look absolutely fabulous, Lyuba! Pinned and shared!

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      March 23, 2014 at 7:20 pm

      Thank you so much, Becca!

      Reply
  2. Lisa @ Cooking with Curls says

    March 23, 2014 at 6:19 pm

    I should definitely use my skillet more than I do! These look delicious Lyuba, maybe this is the inspiration that I need. 😉

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      March 23, 2014 at 7:20 pm

      Perfect! Go get ’em 🙂
      Thank you, Lisa!

      Reply
  3. Melissa @ My Recent Favorite books says

    March 22, 2014 at 3:35 pm

    I love dishes like this! Pinning to try very soon!

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      March 23, 2014 at 5:46 pm

      Thank you so much, Melissa!

      Reply
  4. kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloor says

    March 22, 2014 at 2:17 pm

    Oh yummy! I just got peppers in today’s Bountiful Basket! This is going on the menu for sure! 🙂

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      March 23, 2014 at 5:46 pm

      Awesome! I hope you like it!
      Thank you, Kristi!

      Reply
  5. Made From Pinterest says

    March 22, 2014 at 12:54 am

    My husband LOVES stuffed peppers, but these look delectable. I am going to have to try. Thanks for sharing:)

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      March 23, 2014 at 5:38 pm

      Thank you! I hope you guys get a change to try them!

      Reply
  6. Norma | Allspice and Nutmeg says

    March 20, 2014 at 2:48 pm

    Great idea. 2 of my favorites in one dish. pinning!

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      March 23, 2014 at 5:29 pm

      Thank you, Norma 🙂

      Reply
  7. Chris @ Shared Appetite says

    March 20, 2014 at 12:15 pm

    What a great recipe idea! Love it and definitely going to try it!

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      March 20, 2014 at 12:54 pm

      Thank you, Chris! I hope you do 🙂

      Reply
  8. Jamie | Jamie's Recipes says

    March 19, 2014 at 9:37 am

    Peppers are the perfect vehicle for fajita chicken! Yum!

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      March 20, 2014 at 12:39 pm

      They sure are, Jamie 🙂 Thank you!

      Reply
  9. Marisa Franca says

    March 19, 2014 at 7:03 am

    The recipe sounds delicious. I love stuffed peppers and they look like they still retain some of their structure and crunch. My hubby’s complaint about stuffed peppers is that they sometimes turn mushy. I am always looking for products I can’t live without once I use them — you didn’t tell us the brand of the skillet or where to find it?? Is it cast iron? It looks really heavy duty. I HATE a skillet that starts to bow on the bottom after a few uses. Then the oil goes to the side and the middle up. Your photos are fantastic!! Are you still using the monkey to edit?

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      March 20, 2014 at 12:37 pm

      Marisa, I got my skillet at Target and it is Calphalon. It is cast iron and heavy. Always handle it with an oven mitt when cooking. You can actually find them in many different stores and several brands make them as well.
      I do like a crunchy pepper but my husband actually likes his mushier. A good way to accommodate is to get some fresh thick, large peppers and some more ripe and smaller. Smaller ripe ones will cook faster that the large thick ones. So I get the crunchier ones and he gets the mushier ones.
      I am still using the PicMonkey. I just actually had to relocate from room to room to find the best lighting. With time change and season change, the lighting changes too 🙂

      Reply
      • Monica says

        May 25, 2014 at 9:06 am

        You can also achieve softer peppers by boiling them for about 5 minutes prior to stuffing and baking them. That’s what I do as I like soft peppers and it makes them easier for my little ones to eat!

        Reply
  10. cathy says

    March 18, 2014 at 9:50 pm

    These peppers look great! What a great idea to stuff the pepper with cheesesteak filling, love it!
    Cathy

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      March 20, 2014 at 12:31 pm

      Thank you, Cathy!
      It’s actually chicken 😉 But you are giving me a great idea for next time I make stuffed peppers!

      Reply
  11. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says

    March 18, 2014 at 7:22 pm

    I haven’t had stuffed peppers in a long time. Great variation here!

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      March 20, 2014 at 12:23 pm

      It’s time to have some then 🙂
      Thank you, Erin!

      Reply
  12. Jenna says

    March 18, 2014 at 6:05 pm

    This is brilliant Lyuba, what a great twist on fajitas!

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      March 20, 2014 at 12:23 pm

      Aww, thank you, Jenna!

      Reply
      • Jeff says

        November 10, 2014 at 5:06 pm

        I’m curious, what liquid is absorbed by the rice? Seems like the rice would still be pretty dry/hard? Seems like cooked rice would be better. I don’t know, just asking, thanks.

        Reply
        • lyuba says

          November 10, 2014 at 8:02 pm

          Hello Jeff,
          The rice is cooked when it goes into peppers. It is mentioned in step 4 of instructions above.
          Thank you for your comment!

          Reply
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