There are many ways to cook chicken and one of my favorite (and flavorful) ways is in salsa. You can make your own or just use your favorite jarred salsa. It’s so simple, healthy, and versatile! I like to shred the chicken and use it in salads, lettuce wraps, tacos, and stuffed peppers, shown here.
As you’ll soon find, the chicken is so tender, it literally falls apart on it’s own which makes shredding a breeze! Here’s my method…are you ready?
In a deep pot drizzle in a drop of oil and add your chicken breasts. You can brown them on each side if you choose, otherwise just add in your seasoning.
Use a taco seasoning packet or make your own blend. I used oregano, garlic salt, onion powder, paprika, cayenne, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. A dash of everything… Because I didn’t measure!
Now, halve and hollow a bell pepper.
Fill it with a couple tablespoons of brown rice and shredded chicken.
Sprinkle on a little bit of cheese, I used jack and cheddar, and bake at 375 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until the pepper is tender and the cheese is melted. You could also broil the cheese to get a deep golden color.
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Welcome! I’m a trained chef, wife, mom of two littles, and a small business owner. Here you’ll find tasty recipes, cooking tips/tricks, some motherhood content, and occasional things I’m loving at the moment. Thanks for visiting!
