Description
Enjoy a warm and comforting dish of stuffed peppers filled with savory ground chicken, rice, and melted cheese. Customize with your favorite ingredients for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large Bell Peppers
- 1 pound Ground Chicken
- 1 cup Cooked Rice
- 1 can Diced Tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- Fresh Herbs (such as parsley or cilantro, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the tops off of the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground chicken with salt, pepper, and cumin for 5-7 minutes until no longer pink.
- Add the cooked rice, diced tomatoes, and onion powder to the chicken and stir until well-combined. Cook for another 3-5 minutes.
- Stuff each bell pepper with the chicken and rice mixture, packing it in well.
- Place the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish and cover with foil. Bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil, sprinkle cheese on top of each pepper, and bake for another 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and slightly golden.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with various fillings or toppings like sour cream or avocado for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: stuffed peppers, comfort food, chicken recipe, gluten-free, healthy meals