Chicken Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 large bell peppers, any color
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 medium onion, diced (about 1/2 cup)
2 tsp minced garlic
1 1/2 cups diced cooked chicken
2/3 cup pasta sauce
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese , monterey jack
1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Directions:

Heat the oven to 375°F Cut the tops off the peppers and reserve. Remove and discard the seeds. Place the peppers, cut-side up, into a 3-quart shallow baking dish.
Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook until tender. Place the onion mixture into a medium bowl. Stir in the chicken, sauce, cheese and black pepper. Spoon the chicken mixture into the pepper halves. Top with the reserved pepper tops, if desired.
Bake for 40 minutes or until the peppers are tender.
RECIPE TIPS:.
TIP: Cut a thin slice from the bottoms of the peppers to keep them from rolling in the dish.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	149.74 Kcal (627 kJ)
Calories from fat	90.02 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10g	15%
Cholesterol	18.63mg	6%
Sodium	229.57mg	10%
Potassium	167.4mg	4%
Total Carbs	8.74g	3%
Sugars	2.44g	10%
Dietary Fiber	0.83g	3%
Protein	6.2g	12%
Vitamin C	40.3mg	67%
Vitamin A	1mg	33%
Iron	17.3mg	96%
Calcium	52.1mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	136.57 Kcal (572 kJ)
Calories from fat	82.11 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.12g	15%
Cholesterol	16.99mg	6%
Sodium	209.38mg	10%
Potassium	152.67mg	4%
Total Carbs	7.97g	3%
Sugars	2.22g	10%
Dietary Fiber	0.76g	3%
Protein	5.66g	12%
Vitamin C	36.7mg	67%
Vitamin A	0.9mg	33%
Iron	15.8mg	96%
Calcium	47.6mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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bitter
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