Teriyaki Pineapple Chicken Stuffed Peppers

Sweet, savory and bursting with flavor, these Teriyaki Pineapple Chicken Stuffed Peppers are a colorful, easy weeknight dinner the whole family will love.

INGREDIENTS:
4 large bell peppers (any color) tops cut off and seeds removed
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
1 cup cooked rice (white, brown or jasmine)
1 cup pineapple chucks (fresh or canned)
½ cup teriyaki sauce
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 small onion finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp ginger, minced
½ cup shredded carrots
¼ cup green onion, chopped (for garnish)
1 Tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)

INSTRUCTIONS:
  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.  Prepare the bell peppers by cutting off the tops and removing seeds.  Set them upright in a baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil.  Add diced chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes until fully cooked.  Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add onion, garlic and ginger.  Saute for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Stir in carrots and pineapple chunks.  Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  5. Return chicken to the pan, add teriyaki sauce and mix well.  Stir in cooked rice and combine.
  6. Spoon the chicken-rice mixture into each pepper, filling them generously.
  7. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.  Remove foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until peppers are tender.
  8. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.  Serve warm