30-Minute Mexican Stuffed Peppers (with Ground Chicken!)

Name: 30-Minute Mexican Stuffed Peppers (with Ground Chicken!)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American, Mexican, Latin American
Ingredients: 4 bell peppers; 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 lb ground chicken; 8 oz red or green enchilada sauce; 1 15oz can pinto or black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup cooked quinoa (or rice or any grain!); 1 4oz can diced green chiles, drained (optional if you like extra tang); 1/2 tsp kosher salt, divided + freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 cup Colby jack or cheddar cheese, divided; cilantro, for serving (also delish with Greek yogurt and avocado!)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:25min

This quick recipe for protein-packed Mexican stuffed peppers with chicken is my hero dinner for busy weeknights! They're made with quinoa, pinto beans, melty cheese, and a bold enchilada sauce to kick up the flavor factor (no bland peppers allowed!). The hearty filling comes together quickly on the stovetop before spooning it into the peppers and baking til bubbly. Dinner's served!

Updated at: Fri, 12 Sep 2025 16:44:34 GMT