Description
These Teriyaki Pineapple Chicken Rice Stuffed Peppers are a delightful twist on the classic stuffed pepper recipe. With a tropical flair from pineapple and a savory kick from teriyaki sauce, these stuffed peppers are bursting with flavor and are easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Stuffed Peppers:
- 4 large bell peppers, halved and seeds removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup canned pineapple tidbits, drained
- 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese or a cheese blend
- 2 green onions, sliced (optional, for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the peppers: Place halved bell peppers cut side up in a baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and bake for about 10 minutes to soften slightly.
- Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, cooked rice, pineapple tidbits, teriyaki sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix until everything is evenly coated.
- Stuff the peppers: Remove the peppers from the oven and stuff each half with the prepared chicken and rice mixture, pressing down gently to fill them well.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle the tops with shredded cheese.
- Bake: Return the stuffed peppers to the oven and bake for another 15–20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the peppers are tender.
- Finish and serve: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper half
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Teriyaki Pineapple Chicken Rice Stuffed Peppers, Stuffed Peppers Recipe, Asian Fusion Recipe, Teriyaki Chicken Recipe
