Cheesy Jambalaya Stuffed Peppers are a bold, flavorful twist on classic comfort food. Each bell pepper is packed with a zesty mix of Cajun-seasoned rice, ground chicken, and shrimp . A delicious layer of melted cheese tops it all off, adding a creamy finish to every bite. They are perfectly baked and tender too! These stuffed peppers are a hearty, satisfying meal with a spicy Southern kick.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Boil water in large stock pot. Add the bell peppers to the boiling water and boil for 15 minutes to help soften them.
Remove the bell peppers from water, drain them, and place in a baking dish in a single layer, and set them aside.
To Cook Jambalaya
While the bell peppers are cooking, start making the jambalaya. In a large skillet heat the olive oil over medium high heat and add the ground chicken. Break it up with a wooden spoon and cook it until there is no more pink.
Slice up andouille sausage into bite size coin shaped pieces, add them to skillet with the ground chicken and cook for 5-7 mins turning frequently until it's browned on each side.
Add the seasonings, chicken broth, and diced tomatoes to the pan. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Now add the shrimp and cook until it begins to turn pink (about 5 minutes). Stir frequently. Add pre-cooked white rice, simmer for 5 minutes.
Stuff Peppers and Bake
Spoon about 1/4 of the jambalaya mixture into each pepper, sprinkle a little bit of mozzarella cheese, and continue layering with jambalaya and cheese.
Top with more cheese and add bell pepper stems back on top (optional). Add about 1/4 cup water to the bottom of the baking dish (to create steam) if you want the peppers super tender.
Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 10-15 minutes. Remove from the oven and uncover and let the peppers rest for 5 minutes before serving. And enjoy!