Dilas Chicken Stuffed Peppers Food

THE BEST STUFFED PEPPERS

Steps:

• If your peppers don't sit upright on your cutting board, trim about 1/8-inch off the bottoms to even them out so they can stand without falling over. Cut the top off each pepper about 1/2-inch down. Remove and discard the stems, then finely chop the remaining flesh from the tops. Scoop out the seeds and as much of the membranes as you can. Place the peppers in a large microwave-safe bowl with 1/2 cup water. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high power for 12 minutes. Carefully uncover and let them sit until ready to assemble.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Spread the beef in an even layer and cook undisturbed until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Toss and continue to cook, breaking up any clumps with the back of a spoon and scraping up any browned bits from the pan until the meat is lightly browned all over, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer the browned meat to a large bowl with a slotted spoon.
• Reduce the heat to medium. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and add the reserved chopped peppers, onions, garlic, thyme, 4 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender but not browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until falling apart and much of the liquid has evaporated, about 7 minutes.
• Stir in the tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly until brick red colored, about 1 minute. Stir in the wine and cook until the mixture is reduced, very thick and no smell of alcohol remains, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Transfer to the bowl with the beef. Stir in the rice until completely combined. (The mixture will be wet.) Season with salt and pepper.
• Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F.
• Place the peppers cut-side up in a 13-by-9-inch baking dish. Spoon the filling into the peppers, gently pressing it in with the back of a spoon. Be careful not to overstuff and split the sides of the peppers. Bake for 15 minutes. Then top with the cheese and continue baking until the filling is heated through and the cheese is browned in spots, 10 to 12 minutes.

CHICKEN PARM STUFFED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400º. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, marinara, parsley, and red pepper flakes and season with salt and pepper. Stir until combined, then gently fold in chicken.
• Spoon mixture into halved bell peppers and sprinkle with remaining 1 cup mozzarella.
• Pour chicken broth into baking dish (to help the peppers steam) and cover with foil.
• Bake until peppers are tender, 55 minutes to 1 hour. Uncover and broil 2 minutes.
• Garnish with parsley and more Parmesan before serving.

HEALTHY CHICKEN FAJITA STUFFED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Combine the chicken, chili powder, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper in a large bowl and toss to coat.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until it just begins to smoke. Add the chicken and cook, undisturbed, until it just starts to brown in spots, about 2 minutes. Add the onions and cook, stirring often, until tender, about 3 minutes more.
• Transfer the chicken and onion mixture to another large bowl and rinse and dry the skillet. Add the rice, 1/2 cup of the cheese, half the lime juice, 3/4 teaspoon salt and few grinds of pepper to the chicken and toss to combine. Divide the filling among the peppers.
• Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet, arrange the peppers on top and turn to high heat. When the oil starts to sizzle, about 2 minutes, transfer to the oven and bake until the filling is hot and the peppers are softened, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheese over the peppers and bake until melted, about 3 minutes more.
• Drizzle the remaining lime juice over the peppers and top with the cilantro leaves. Serve with the sour cream, guacamole and pico de gallo if desired.

CHICKEN-STUFFED GREEN PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Cut tops off peppers; remove seeds. In a large kettle, cook peppers in boiling water for 3 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water. Place upside down on paper towels; set aside. , In a large saucepan, saute the onion and garlic in butter until tender. Add the chicken, broth, rice with contents of seasoning packet, celery, carrot, basil and thyme; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until the rice is almost tender. , Remove from the heat; stir in the tomatoes, mushrooms and zucchini. Spoon rice mixture into the peppers; place in a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Spoon the remaining rice mixture around peppers. , Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until the peppers are tender and filling is heated through. Uncover and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese; bake 5 minutes longer.

CHICKEN AND RICE STUFFED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Cook the rice following the package directions.
• Fluff with a fork and set aside.
• Heat the oven to 350 F/180 C/Gas 4. Grease a shallow 2 1/2- or 3-quart baking dish.
• Cut the tops off the peppers and carefully scrape out the seeds and ribs. For smaller portions, simply slice the peppers in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds, ribs, and stems and proceed with the recipe.
• Put the peppers in a large saucepan and cover them with water. 
• Place the pan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until the peppers are just tender. Drain well and set aside.
• In a medium bowl, combine the cooked rice, chicken, celery, onion, and pimiento.
• In a separate bowl, combine the mayonnaise, curry powder, salt, and pepper.
• Gently toss the mayonnaise mixture with the rice and chicken mixture. Taste and adjust seasonings, as desired.
• Fill the peppers with the rice and chicken mixture and place them in the prepared baking dish. If one or more peppers are somewhat lopsided and won't stand up, crumple a small sheet of foil to make a "stand," nestling the stuffed bell pepper in the foil.
• Pour about 1 cup of hot water into the baking dish, or just enough to cover the bottom.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the filling is hot. Serve immediately.
• Enjoy!

CHICKEN FAJITA STUFFED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Prepare brown rice according to directions listed on package. Halfway through brown rice cooking, preheat oven to 375 degrees and begin making filling and boiling peppers.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cut peppers in half through length (top to bottom), seed and devein peppers, then boil 4 - 5 minutes (fully immersing them in the water), just until tender. Drain well and align in baking pans, set aside.
• Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a large and deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and saute until golden about 5 minutes, then add garlic and saute 30 seconds longer, transfer onion mixture to a plate.
• Add remaining 1 Tbsp oil skillet, and add chicken, sprinkle with 1/2 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp cumin, the paprika and season with salt and pepper.
• Cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, add tomatoes, onion mixture, black beans, corn, cooked brown rice, remaining 1/2 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp cumin cumin, cilantro, lime juice and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook just until heated through.
• Add a heaping 1/2 cup of the mixture to each pepper half (and slightly press as filling to fit). Pour enough water into bottom of baking dishes to reach 1/8-inch in height (careful not to pour it in peppers).
• Cover baking dishes with foil and bake 30 - 35 minutes, until peppers are soft. Remove from oven, sprinkle tops evenly with cheese then return to oven to bake until cheese has melted, about 3 minutes longer.
• Serve warm topped with more cilantro, sour cream and hot sauce if desired.

GREEK CHICKEN STUFFED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• In a large bowl mix the chicken, tomatoes, cooked rice, and flour.
• In a medium bowl whisk together red wine vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and sugar.
• Add vinegar mixture and 1/2 cup of the feta to the chicken and stir.
• Cut bell peppers in half from the stem end to the base (like it shows here, halfway down the page) and remove seeds and pith.
• Arrange peppers in baking dish. Fill with chicken mixture.
• Bake until chicken is cooked through to at least 165°F (use an instant-read thermometer to check), 35-40 minutes.
• Top with remaining feta and serve.

BUFFALO CHICKEN STUFFED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Slice the tops of the peppers off, and scoop out seeds and membranes. Set aside.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and onion. Cook for 3 minutes, or until softened.
• Add garlic, and ground chicken. Cook until chicken is cooked through, and no longer pink.
• Stir in cooked rice and buffalo sauce. Remove from heat.
• Bring a pot of water to a boil, and add peppers for 2 minutes. Remove and stand upright in an 11x9 baking dish.
• Add chicken mixture evenly amongst peppers, and cover with foil.
• Bake for 15 minutes, remove foil, and sprinkle each pepper with shredded cheese.
• Bake and additional 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
• Sprinkle each pepper with chopped parsley or green onion before serving.

DILA'S CHICKEN-STUFFED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Mix cilantro, diced chicken, mayonnaise, and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese in a bowl; fill pepper halves with chicken mixture. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese over peppers and arrange on prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and filling is heated through, 8 to 10 minutes. Top each pepper with 1 tablespoon sour cream before serving.

DILA'S CHICKEN-STUFFED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Mix cilantro, diced chicken, mayonnaise, and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese in a bowl; fill pepper halves with chicken mixture. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese over peppers and arrange on prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and filling is heated through, 8 to 10 minutes. Top each pepper with 1 tablespoon sour cream before serving.

DILA'S CHICKEN-STUFFED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Mix cilantro, diced chicken, mayonnaise, and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese in a bowl; fill pepper halves with chicken mixture. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese over peppers and arrange on prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and filling is heated through, 8 to 10 minutes. Top each pepper with 1 tablespoon sour cream before serving.