Chicken & Spanish Rice Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients

• 3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Nonstick cooking spray
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 cup diced yellow onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/2 cup salsa
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1-1/2 cups cooked long grain white rice
• 1-1/2 cups diced tomatoes
• 6 red bell peppers
• 1-1/2 cups shredded reduced fat Mexican cheese blend
• Chopped fresh chives for garnish (optional)