Description
Stuffed bell peppers chicken is a vibrant and hearty dish that infuses your kitchen with mouthwatering aromas. These colorful bell peppers are generously filled with a savory blend of seasoned chicken, rice, tomatoes, and melted cheese. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this customizable recipe guarantees every bite is bursting with flavor, making it a favorite among both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 3 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup canned diced tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly coat a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds; place them upright in the baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook diced chicken until no longer pink (about 6-7 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked chicken with rice, diced tomatoes, garlic, onion, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Generously stuff each bell pepper with the filling mixture.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil, top with cheese, and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed bell pepper (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - Add black beans or corn for extra texture. - Substitute chicken with ground turkey or plant-based proteins for variety.