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Cheesy Chicken Stuffed Peppers

Cheesy Chicken Stuffed Peppers: Easy Comfort Food Delight

Delight in Cheesy Chicken Stuffed Peppers where savory rotisserie chicken meets vibrant peppers and melty cheese. A quick, customizable, family-friendly meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 peppers
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Peppers
  • 4 pieces Bell Peppers Choose your favorite colors.
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Vegetable broth can be used for a lighter option.
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Rotisserie Chicken Shredded; can substitute with shredded tofu.
  • 1 medium Shallots Can substitute with yellow onion or leeks.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced; fresh or powdered garlic.
  • 1 cup Broccoli Chopped; can substitute with spinach or kale.
  • 1 cup Rice Cooked; quinoa or brown rice can also be used.
For the Cheesy Topping
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded.
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Shredded; can substitute with Monterey Jack or Gouda.
Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Herbs

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish.
  2. Halve the bell peppers lengthwise, remove seeds, and arrange cut-side-up in the baking dish.
  3. Sauté shallots in a large skillet over medium heat until translucent, then add garlic and broccoli, and cook until bright green.
  4. Mix shredded chicken, cooked rice, and seasonings into the skillet; add broth if mixture seems dry.
  5. Incorporate half of the cheese into the chicken mixture.
  6. Stuff each pepper half with the chicken mixture and top with remaining cheese.
  7. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  8. Remove foil and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pepperCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 100mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with different proteins or grains to make the recipe your own.

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