BBQ Chicken Stuffed Bell Peppers

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

These BBQ Chicken Stuffed Bell Peppers are a delicious and easy dinner option that’s perfect for any barbecue enthusiast. Filled with tender shredded chicken coated in tangy BBQ sauce, they make for a flavorful and satisfying meal.

This recipe aligns perfectly with popular BBQ recipes and is great for using up leftover chicken. It’s straightforward and customizable, allowing you to add your favorite toppings or modify the ingredients according to your taste.

Flavorful BBQ Chicken Stuffed Peppers

This dish features bell peppers baked to tenderness and stuffed with a mixture of shredded chicken, BBQ sauce, and cheese. The recipe takes about 45 minutes to prepare and cook, serving 4 people.

Ingredients

4 large bell peppers (any color)
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 cup BBQ sauce
1 cup cooked rice (optional)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped green onions or cilantro for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Prep the Peppers: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
Mix the Filling: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, BBQ sauce, cooked rice (if using), garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
Stuff the Peppers: Generously fill each bell pepper with the BBQ chicken mixture. Place stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish.

Top with Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top of each stuffed pepper.
Bake: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve: Garnish with chopped green onions or cilantro if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!