Chicken Fajita Stuffed Peppers

INGREDIENTS

3/4 cup

dry brown rice ((2 cups cooked))

medium red (, yellow, orange or green bell peppers)

medium yellow onion (, chopped (1 1/2 cups))

2 cloves

garlic (, minced)

2 tbsp

canola oil (, divided)

1 lb

chicken (, diced into 3/4-inch pieces)

1 tsp

chili powder

1 tsp

ground cumin

1/4 tsp

paprika

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 10 ounce can

tomatoes with green chiles

1 cup

canned black beans (, drained and rinsed)

1 cup

frozen corn

3 tbsp

fresh cilantro (, plus more for garnish)

1 tbsp

fresh lime juice

2/3 cup

shredded monterey jack cheese

Sour cream

Mexican style hot sauce ((such as Tapatio or Cholula, optional))