Description
Delicious and colorful Teriyaki Pineapple Chicken & Rice Stuffed Peppers, combining tender chicken, savory teriyaki sauce, sweet pineapple, and melted cheese, all baked inside flavorful bell peppers for a perfect family-friendly meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 4 large bell peppers (any color), halved and seeded
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Sesame seeds & extra green onions for garnish (optional)
Protein & Dairy
- 1 lb cooked, shredded or diced chicken breast
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese (optional)
Pantry & Condiments
- 1 cup cooked white or brown rice
- 1 cup canned pineapple tidbits (drained)
- â…“ cup teriyaki sauce (plus more for drizzling)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish large enough to hold all pepper halves to prevent sticking during baking.
- Prepare Peppers: Carefully slice the bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove all seeds and membranes. Arrange the pepper halves cut-side up in the prepared baking dish, creating boats for the filling.
- Make the Filling: In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, cooked rice, drained pineapple tidbits, teriyaki sauce, thinly sliced green onions, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly to ensure the filling is evenly coated with the teriyaki sauce and all ingredients are well distributed.
- Stuff the Peppers: Spoon the prepared filling into each pepper half, gently pressing it down slightly to pack the mixture firmly. If using, sprinkle shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese evenly on top of each stuffed pepper.
- Bake: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25–30 minutes. Then, remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 5–10 minutes until the peppers are tender and the cheese has melted and is slightly golden.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with sesame seeds and extra sliced green onions. Drizzle additional teriyaki sauce over the top if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the chicken with diced firm tofu or mushrooms.
- You can use white or brown rice based on your preference; adjust cooking times if using freshly cooked rice.
- Feel free to customize cheese or omit it for a dairy-free dish.
- To save time, use leftover cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken for the filling.
- Adjust salt carefully as the teriyaki sauce can be salty.
- Make sure to evenly drain the pineapple tidbits to avoid excess liquid in the filling.
