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Teriyaki Pineapple Chicken & Rice Stuffed Peppers

  • Author: madison
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Asian Fusion
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A delightful combination of ground chicken, pineapple, and teriyaki sauce stuffed into bell peppers, creating a savory and sweet dish that’s perfect for family gatherings.


Ingredients

  • 4 large bell peppers, halved and deseeded
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 cup diced pineapple
  • ½ cup teriyaki sauce
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • For garnish: chopped green onions and sesame seeds


Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and grease a baking dish.
  2. Halve and deseed the bell peppers.
  3. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground chicken until browned, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add minced garlic, grated ginger, salt, and black pepper. Stir for about 2 minutes.
  5. Stir in teriyaki sauce, diced pineapple, and cooked rice. Simmer for 3 minutes.
  6. Fill each bell pepper half with the chicken mixture, pressing it down lightly.
  7. Place the stuffed peppers in the greased baking dish and sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
  8. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  9. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  10. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

Fresh ingredients maximize flavor; consider different varieties of bell peppers for variation. If you prefer a spicier kick, jalapeños can be added.