Description
A delicious and healthy recipe for Teriyaki Pineapple Chicken Stuffed Peppers, combining ground chicken, rice, and fresh pineapple for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder
- 4 large bell peppers (any color)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground chicken until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked rice, diced pineapple, teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, and ginger powder. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until heated through.
- While the mixture is cooking, slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
- Stuff each bell pepper with the chicken and rice mixture, pressing down gently to pack it in.
- Place the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil, sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top of each pepper, and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, try using different types of cheese such as cheddar or pepper jack.
- You can substitute the ground chicken with ground turkey or beef for a different taste.
- If you prefer a vegetarian option, replace the meat with black beans or lentils.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg