Name: Chicken & Rice Stuffed Peppers – Easy Bell Pepper Dinner Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 large bell peppers, tops sliced off and seeds removed; 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown); 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2–3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup tomato sauce; 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese, divided; 1 tsp salt; ½ tsp black pepper; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish

Description

These Chicken & Rice Stuffed Peppers combine tender chicken, fluffy rice, and sweet bell peppers for a colorful, comforting meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, this easy recipe delivers balanced flavor and cozy homestyle appeal.

Ingredients

Scale

6 large bell peppers, tops sliced off and seeds removed

2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)

2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped

2 tbsp olive oil

1 medium onion, finely chopped

2–3 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup tomato sauce

1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese, divided

1 tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

1 tsp Italian seasoning

Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly oil a baking dish.

2. Blanch peppers in boiling water for 3–4 minutes, then drain and set aside.

3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add onion and garlic, and cook until translucent.

4. Stir in chicken, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and tomato sauce; simmer for 3–4 minutes.

5. Combine the chicken mixture with cooked rice and half the cheese in a bowl and adjust seasoning.

6. Fill each pepper with the mixture and place in the baking dish.

7. Top peppers with remaining cheese and cover loosely with foil.

8. Bake for 25 minutes, remove foil, then bake for 10–15 minutes until peppers are tender and cheese is golden.

9. Let rest a few minutes, garnish with parsley or cilantro, and serve.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
Calories: 350
Sugar: 6
Sodium: 500
Fat: 12
Saturated Fat: 3
Unsaturated Fat: 8
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 30
Fiber: 4
Protein: 25
Cholesterol: 50

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