Recipes

Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Peppers

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Description

Use up leftovers and clean out the fridge by making these super simple and tasty stuffed peppers! This is an ideal weekend meal that you can put together quickly and let cook while you run errands. —Katie Jasiewicz, Belle Isle, Florida

Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve long grain rice
  • 1 cup enchilada sauce
  • 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 3 tablespoons minced red onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 6 medium bell peppers
  • minced fresh cilantro, green onions and sour cream

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine chicken, rice, enchilada sauce, 1/2 cup cheese, red onion and cumin.
  2. Pour water into a 6-qt. slow cooker. Cut and discard tops from peppers; remove seeds. Fill with chicken mixture; place in slow cooker. Cover slow cooker with a double layer of white paper towels; place lid securely over towels. Cook on low until tender, 3-4 hours. During the last 20 minutes, remove and discard paper towels; add remaining cheese and cook, covered, until melted. Serve with cilantro, green onions and sour cream.