Description
Ground Chicken Stuffed Peppers are a colorful and nutritious dish that combines vibrant bell peppers with a savory filling of lean ground chicken, spices, and aromatic ingredients. This recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, delivering both comfort and flavor in every bite. Topped with bubbling cheese, these stuffed peppers are sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
- 1 lb lean ground chicken
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds. Place them upright in the baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until soft. Add ground chicken and cook until browned. Season with salt, pepper, and any preferred spices.
- Stir in cooked rice and tomato sauce; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Stuff each pepper with the chicken mixture until full.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. In the last 5 minutes, remove foil and sprinkle cheese on top to melt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg