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Cheesy Chicken Stuffed Peppers

Irresistibly Cheesy Chicken Stuffed Peppers for Comfort Food Bliss

Enjoy Cheesy Chicken Stuffed Peppers, a delightful low-fat main course with juicy chicken and gooey cheese, perfect for dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 peppers
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Peppers
  • 4 pieces Bell Peppers Choose vibrant colors for visual appeal.
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Rotisserie Chicken Shredded
  • 1 cup Rice Cooked
  • 1 cup Broccoli Chopped
  • 1 medium Shallot Finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
For the Cheesy Goodness
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Shredded
For Cooking
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Can substitute with vegetable broth.
  • to taste Seasonings Salt, pepper, Italian herbs

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • skillet
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • measuring cups
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
  2. Halve the bell peppers, removing seeds and membranes, and place them cut-side-up in the baking dish.
  3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté chopped shallots until translucent.
  4. Add minced garlic and chopped broccoli, cooking until bright green and tender.
  5. Stir in shredded chicken and cooked rice, seasoning with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs.
  6. Add half of the cheddar and mozzarella cheese into the mixture and pour in the chicken broth.
  7. Spoon the mixture into each bell pepper half and top with remaining cheese.
  8. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
  9. Let cool for a few minutes before serving warm, garnished with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pepperCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 750IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure even slicing of bell peppers for optimal cooking; check the filling’s moisture to avoid sogginess.

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