Shredded Chicken & Rice Stuffed Jack-o-Peppers

Ingredients:

Slow Cooker Shredded Taco Chicken:

• chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies

Stuffed Peppers:

• 4 bell peppers, your choice of color
• 2 cups Mexican rice
• 1 shredded chicken breast
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained

Instructions:

Shredded Chicken:

1. Add chicken to the bottom of the slow cooker, sprinkle seasonings on top and then cover with diced tomatoes. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-6 hours. Shred chicken and allow it to remain in sauce.

Stuffed Peppers:

1. Bring a large pot of water to boil and preheat oven to 350°F.
2. While you are waiting for the water to boil, rinse peppers, slice off the tops and hollow out the insides, be sure to remove any seeds and the white part inside.
3. Use a small paring knife to cut out a jack-o-lantern face.
4. When water is boiling, put the peppers and tops in and allow to cook for about 5 minutes until peppers are tender. Remove from water and set aside to cool.
5. Mix the cooked rice, shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, and black beans together in a large bowl. Fill each pepper with the chicken and rice mixture and top with extra cheese, if desired.
6. Replace pepper top back on top. Bake for 30 minutes until cheese is melted and pepper is done to desired tenderness.

Shredded Chicken & Rice Stuffed Jack-o-Peppers