La Morena Stuffed Peppers
La Morena Stuffed Peppers
Serves:
4 people
Cooking Time:
1 hour 40 minutes
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 can La Morena Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt, pepper and chili powder, to taste
- 2 large tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup white rice
- 1 cup water
- 2 large red bell peppers, halved and deseeded
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
- Chopped cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
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- From the can of La Morena Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce, remove 1 1/2 tablespoons of sauce and 2 chipotle peppers. Chop peppers and then combine with sauce. Stir. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and cook an additional minute.
- Lay chicken in pan, season both sides with salt, pepper, and chill powder. Cook each side for 5 minutes.
- Add tomatoes and La Morena Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce. Stir to combine. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Using two forks, shred chicken in the pan. Then add rice and water. Stir. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Lay peppers in a parchment-lined, oven-safe dish. Stuff peppers with chicken mixture, top with cheese, and then bake for 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
- Then remove from oven, garnish with cilantro, serve La Morena Stuffed Peppers and enjoy!