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Originally published July 23, 2025

Chicken and Cornbread Stuffed Peppers

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Chicken and Cornbread Stuffed Peppers

Chicken and Cornbread Stuffed Peppers

A whole new way to fill ’em.

Intro

I like a good ground beef stuffed pepper as much as the next person. But I’ve tried more versions than I can count, and none made me think, “I need to make that again tomorrow.” The fillings always landed somewhere between spaghetti sauce and taco casserole—fine, but not quite satisfying.

The Pepper Problem

I used to cut off the tops and stuff whole peppers. Recently I switched to halving them lengthwise and stuffing each like a boat—more surface area, better roast, and a spot-on filling-to-pepper ratio. Every bite has more of the good stuff, plus caramelized pepper edges.

A Whole New Filling

I left the ground beef + rice behind for a pantry-friendly combo: canned (or leftover) chicken + cornbread mix for a cozy Southwestern vibe. In went fire-roasted tomatoes, diced green chiles, mild taco seasoning (Mom’s preference), and Colby-Jack. It just worked.

The Final Bake

Pack pepper halves, bake at 350°F for 40–45 minutes until golden and set. The result? Spectacular—hearty but not heavy, bright from the tomatoes and chiles, melted together with cheese.

Why This Works

Halved peppers = more stuffing per bite. Cornbread gives cohesion and comfort. The flavors play in harmony. It finally feels complete.

Bon Appétit, my friends. This one’s a keeper.

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Chicken and Cornbread Stuffed Peppers — Recipe (Text)

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 bell peppers (halved lengthwise, seeds/stems removed)
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 1 oz packet taco seasoning (mild or to taste)
  • 1 (4 oz) can chopped green chiles
  • 1 (14 oz) can fire-roasted tomatoes, drained
  • 1/2 cup creamed corn
  • 1 cup shredded Colby–Monterey Jack blend
  • 1 (8.5 oz) package cornbread mix
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup milk

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange pepper halves cut-side up in a 9×13-inch dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine chicken, taco seasoning, green chiles, drained tomatoes, creamed corn, cheese, cornbread mix, egg, and milk; stir well.
  3. Spoon filling into peppers, mounding slightly.
  4. Bake 40–45 minutes, until lightly browned and a pick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Approx. nutrition (per serving): 631 cal • 25 g fat (11 g sat) • 67 g carbs • 9 g fiber • 24 g sugar • 35 g protein • 1699 mg sodium • 135 mg cholesterol