Salsa chicken peppers

Gluten Free
Health score
33%
Salsa chicken peppers
50 min.
4
480kcal

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If you’re looking for a vibrant and satisfying meal that’s both gluten-free and packed with flavor, look no further than our Salsa Chicken Peppers. This delightful dish marries the freshness of bell peppers with the heartiness of rice, succulent chicken, and the zesty kick of hot salsa, making it an ideal choice for lunch or dinner.

With just 50 minutes of prep and cooking time, you can easily whip up this colorful and nutritious meal for four. Each serving delivers an impressive 480 calories, offering a well-balanced blend of protein, healthy fats, and carbs to keep you energized throughout the day. The aromatic Camargue red rice pairs beautifully with the cheese and beans, creating a deliciously satisfying filling that’s bursting with flavor.

Not only is this dish a feast for the senses, but it’s also a wonderful way to impress guests or simply enjoy a wholesome, homemade dinner with family. Topped with fresh coriander and served with zesty lime wedges, Salsa Chicken Peppers bring a burst of freshness to your table. And for an extra touch, consider pairing them with a refreshing avocado salad. Dive into this culinary adventure; your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 140 rice red
  • large bell pepper red
  • servings cooking oil for brushing
  • 270 salsa hot (we used Discovery)
  • 200 roasted chicken cooked chopped
  • 200 beans red drained canned
  • 40 cheddar cheese grated
  • 20 cilantro leaves chopped
  • servings lime wedges 

Equipment

  • oven

Directions

  1. Boil the rice for 25 mins until just tender. Meanwhile, heat oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas
  2. Slice the tops off the peppers and cut out the seeds. Lightly oil, then bake (with the lids) in a roasting tin for 12 mins.
  3. Drain rice and mix with the salsa, chicken, beans, cheddar and coriander. Season to taste. Take the peppers out of the oven, then fill with the rice mixture. Put on the lids, then bake for 10 mins. Squeeze over lime wedges and serve with an avocado salad.

Nutrition Facts

Calories480kcal
Protein18.56%
Fat40.15%
Carbs41.29%

Properties

Glycemic Index
59.05
Glycemic Load
21.49
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
29.245652360761%

Flavonoids

Hesperetin
0.43mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
1mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Quercetin
3.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:479.98kcal
24%
Fat:21.77g
33.5%
Saturated Fat:4.07g
25.42%
Carbohydrates:50.37g
16.79%
Net Carbohydrates:42.44g
15.43%
Sugar:10.52g
11.69%
Cholesterol:47.5mg
15.83%
Sodium:684.33mg
29.75%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:22.65g
45.3%
Vitamin C:213.24mg
258.48%
Vitamin A:5917.44IU
118.35%
Vitamin B6:0.91mg
45.66%
Manganese:0.82mg
40.86%
Vitamin E:6.12mg
40.77%
Vitamin K:38.68µg
36.84%
Vitamin B3:7.17mg
35.86%
Fiber:7.93g
31.73%
Selenium:21.79µg
31.12%
Phosphorus:301.87mg
30.19%
Folate:101.72µg
25.43%
Potassium:839.71mg
23.99%
Vitamin B2:0.34mg
19.86%
Magnesium:68.11mg
17.03%
Vitamin B5:1.63mg
16.34%
Zinc:2.39mg
15.93%
Vitamin B1:0.23mg
15.15%
Iron:2.61mg
14.5%
Calcium:135.06mg
13.51%
Copper:0.27mg
13.3%
Vitamin B12:0.25µg
4.18%