Looking for a fun way to mix up the dinner routine? Pull out the slow cooker! These Slow Cooker Southwestern Stuffed Peppers are a favorite in our house!
1rotisserie chickenmeat removed and chopped (see note)
2tspground cumin
1tspchili powder
½tspkosher salt
110-oz. can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
115-oz. can corn, rinsed and drained
115-oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
2Tbspchopped fresh cilantroplus more for garnishing
115-oz. jar salsa
6large bell peppers
½cupshredded Pepper jack cheese
Instructions
For the Rice
Using a medium saucepan, add butter and place over medium-low heat.
Once butter has melted, add lime juice and rice. Sauté, stirring often, for 1 minute.
Add water and salt; stir gently. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil.
Once boiling, cover pot and remove from heat. Let rice rest for 18-20 minutes before uncovering and fluffing with a fork.
Stir chopped cilantro into rice.
For the Peppers
Meanwhile, using a medium skillet, add the olive oil and place over medium heat. One hot, add the diced onions and poblano pepper. Sauté stirring occasionally, for 5-6 minutes, or until pepper has softened.
Transfer cooked onions and peppers into a large bowl. Add cooked rice (from above), chicken, cumin, chili powder, salt, diced tomatoes, corn, black beans, cilantro and ~⅓ of the jar of salsa; stir until well combined.
Pour another ~⅓ of the salsa into a slow cooker.
Slice a thin layer off the top of each bell pepper. Remove seeds and inner membranes.
Stuff peppers with the chicken and rice mixture. Place peppers upright in slow cooker. Spoon remaining salsa on top of the peppers.
Cover and cook on high for 3-3½ hours, or until peppers are tender.
Sprinkle tops of peppers with shredded cheese. Cover and continue cooking for 5-10 more minutes, or until cheese has fully melted.
Before serving, spoon sauce from dish over peppers and garnish with additional chopped cilantro.
Notes
Instead of a rotisserie chicken, you can use (2) 6-oz. cans of chicken breast. The rotisserie chicken is more flavorful though!Based on the size of bell peppers you use, you may end up with extra filling. Just reheat this filling and serve alongside the stuffed peppers as needed!