Creamy Chicken Fajita Stuffed Peppers

On a quest to find a convenient yet health-conscious meal prep lunch, I decided to reinvent the classic stuffed pepper. These Creamy Chicken Fajita Stuffed Peppers are simple and delicious-designed for those busy days when time is of the essence. Cored bell peppers with shredded rotisserie chicken and bacon, seasoned with a spicy cilantro lime mixture, and topped with all the cheddar cheese your heart desires! This is one of the easiest meals to prep for the week; it's low in carbs, low in calories, and leaves you wanting more.

Try using my simple homemade chicken taco seasoning in this recipe! For more Mexican-inspired dishes, try my Mexican Chicken Salad!

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Creamy Chicken Fajita Stuffed Pepper Ingredients

• 1 Rotisserie Chicken
• 4 Bell Peppers
• ½ Cup Cilantro chopped
• 8 Strips Bacon
• ½ Cup Greek Yogurt
• 1 Tablespoon Garlic
• 1 Lime juiced
• 1 Tablespoon Cumin
• 1 Teaspoon Paprika
• 1 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
• 1 Teaspoon Salt
• Shredded Cheese
• Avocado (optional topping)

How to Make Creamy Chicken Fajita Stuffed Peppers

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

For crispy bacon that melts in your mouth, start by preheating your oven to 400°F. Arrange the bacon strips on a parchment-lined baking sheet and be sure they don't overlap. Bake for 15-20 minutes, depending on the desired crispiness. Set the bacon on a plate with a paper towel to absorb excess grease. Once the bacon has cooled, chop it into small pieces.

Core the peppers. I do this by using a knife to cut around the stem to create a hole where the stem was. Remove the stem and rinse the inside of the pepper. Try to remove all of the ribs and seeds.

Get out a large mixing bowl and the rotisserie chicken. Remove all of the chicken meat from the bones. While you do this, pull the chicken apart so it is like shredded chicken and add it to the bowl. Be sure there aren't any bones left in the meat. Once you've deboned the entire chicken and added it to the bowl, add the bacon bits, cilantro, greek yogurt, lime, garlic, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt to the bowl.

The secret to a delightful dish lies in the blending of flavors. In the mixing bowl, the blend of spices, bacon, and shredded chicken come together to create a flavorful filling. So before you stuff the peppers, feel free to taste, adjust, and add more of the flavors you like best!

Assembly

Let's assemble these peppers! The minimal prep time and clean up makes me LOVE this recipe so much. As promised, there's no need for extensive chopping or lengthy preparation. The assembly process is straightforward and easy.

Get out a baking sheet and lightly grease it with olive oil. Get the cored bell peppers and scoop generous amounts of the chicken mixture into each pepper. Set the peppers on the baking sheet.

Time for the cheese! Generously heap (or sprinkle, if you desire) shredded cheddar cheese on to each pepper.

With the assembly complete, all we have to do is bake. The stuffed peppers bake at 400°F for 10 minutes. Keep an eye out to be sure the cheese doesn't start browning too much. If this happens, place tinfoil over the peppers for the remaining cook time, this prevents the cheese from burning. I decided to make my Chickpea Veggie Salsa as a topping for these peppers-it pairs wonderfully with this recipe!

Top your peppers with avocado, more cheese, and maybe some salsa-ENJOY!

How Long Should I Cook Chicken Stuffed Peppers?

Personally, I like to cook the chicken stuffed peppers for 10 minutes. I like to do this because it warms the peppers but doesn't take away their crunch. If you'd like a softer pepper, I'd suggest cooking the peppers prior to filling them for 10 minutes, then add the filling + cheese. Finish by cooking the peppers for an additional 10 minutes.

Can I Make These Stuffed Peppers in the Air Fryer?

Yes of course! If you want to use an air fryer, set the air fryer to 350°F. Cook the stuffed peppers until they're tender-this should take about 10-12 minutes. Top them with cheese and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes!

Best Cheese for Stuffed Peppers

Stuffed bell peppers are a classic dish that can be filled with a variety of ingredients. Of course a key component that can take your stuffed peppers to the next level is the choice of cheese! The right cheese can add richness, creaminess, and depth of flavor to your dish. Let's explore some of the best cheeses for these stuffed bell peppers to help you create the most tasty recipe!

My first choice for this recipe is cheddar cheese. I think it pairs perfectly with the flavors in this recipe. A close runner up is feta! I think feta cheese would compliment this recipe beautifully as well.

Of course it all depends on what you like. Some more cheeses that would pair well with this recipe include; pepper jack, queso fresco, cream cheese, or cotija cheese!

Have fun picking the perfect cheese 🧀

Chicken Stuffed Pepper Alternative Ingredients & Flavors

As always, I'm going to give you a few alternative options for this recipe. I chose to make this recipe without rice for a lighter, low carb and calorie option. I know that's not what everyone is looking for, so let's talk alternatives!

With Rice or Quinoa

If you want to make these stuffed peppers more filling, add 1 cup of cooked rice or quinoa to the rotisserie chicken mix before stuffing the peppers. Definitely a more calorie dense option.

With Cream Cheese

For an ultra creamy stuffed pepper, use cream cheese instead of greek yogurt in the filling. To make this change, add 4 ounces (½ a block) of cream cheese to the filling.

More Flavor Options

There are so many fun flavor options for this recipe. I think these peppers would taste amazing with a buffalo chicken, or chicken tinga flavoring! To make them buffalo chicken flavored, skip adding the cilantro and lime, and instead add ½ cup of buffalo or hot sauce. My favorite brand is Frank's Red Hot Sauce. To make this recipe chicken tinga flavored, try adding chipotle peppers in adobo sauce to the filling mixture with all the other ingredients!

I hope these alternative suggestions are helpful!

Enjoy!

In the hustle of life, I like to stay committed to health and wellness. I know it can be easy to let that aspect of life slide. This stuffed pepper recipe is created to be a convenient and healthy meal that doesn't compromise on flavor in the slightest! So today, embrace the simplicity of using a rotisserie chicken and the satisfaction of a meal quickly & easily prepared! Be sure to savor the flavors & enjoy these Creamy Chicken Fajita Stuffed Peppers 🌶️ 🫑

If you love these, try my Roots Bowl-it has a similar cilantro lime kick!

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