Ground Chicken Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients
- 6bell peppers
any color
- 1 lbground chicken
93% lean
- 1 clovegarlic
chopped
- ¼onion
chopped
- 1 ½ cbrown rice
cooked
- 1 tbspitalian seasoning
- 2 tsponion powder
- 1 tspgarlic powder
- 16 oztomato sauce
- ½ cparmesan
canned or fresh
- 1 ½ cmozzarella cheese)
shredded (divided
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray a 9x9 inch baking dish with pan release spray and set aside.
- 2
Wash peppers and cut the tops off, removing all steeds and inner membranes.
- 3
Fill a large saucepan with water and bring to a boil. (Add enough water to the sauce pan so that peppers will be completely covered when placed inside).
- 4
Add peppers into the boiling water and push down so that they are completely submerged. Boil for 5 minutes, remove from heat and drain.
Stuffed pepper filling
- 1
Combine the ground chicken, chopped onion and minced garlic in a medium sauce pan. Cook over medium heat until chicken is cooked (it should be 165F).
- 2
Drain any excess liquid or fat from the chicken. Set aside.
- 3
In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, cooked brown rice, Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, tomato sauce and Parmesean cheese. Mix until combined.
- 4
Stir in 1 cup of the shredded Mozzarella cheese and mix until combined.
Stuffing the peppers
- 1
Set the par-boiled peppers upright in your prepared baking dish. (Sometimes it helps to lean them up against one another so they stand upright).
- 2
Take the prepared stuffing mixture and fill each pepper to the very top. (Use your spoon to make sure the stuffing fills all areas inside the pepper).
- 3
Top peppers with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
- 4
Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- 5
After 20 minutes, turn oven up to Broil setting, and bake for 2 more minutes.
- 6
Remove from oven and serve warm.
Ground Chicken Stuffed Peppers
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About this Recipe
Looking for a satisfying, healthy, and easy weeknight dinner that doesn't compromise on flavor? These Ground Chicken Stuffed Peppers are your answer, bringing hearty goodness to your table with minimal fuss. This recipe truly delivers a complete, balanced meal that's perfect for any occasion.
This recipe shines by combining lean ground chicken with savory brown rice, aromatic spices, and a generous topping of rich tomato sauce and melted cheese, all nestled within tender bell peppers. It’s a complete meal in one, perfectly balanced for a healthy yet comforting main course that everyone will love.
Prepare for a delightful blend of textures and tastes. You'll savor the natural sweetness of the tender bell pepper contrasting with the savory, well-seasoned ground chicken and brown rice filling. Each bite offers a burst of classic Italian spices, complemented by the tangy tomato sauce and the irresistible creaminess of melted mozzarella and sharp Parmesan cheese. This dish is designed to be both wholesome and incredibly flavorful, a truly satisfying healthy dinner option.
Feel free to experiment with bell pepper colors—red, yellow, or orange will all work beautifully and add visual appeal. While this recipe uses brown rice, any cooked rice can be substituted for a similar hearty base. You can also adjust the cheese by using more of your favorite type or mixing in other semi-hard cheeses for different flavor profiles. The recipe calls for both canned and fresh Parmesan, offering flexibility based on what you have on hand.
These ground chicken stuffed peppers are perfect for a family dinner on a busy weeknight, providing a wholesome and balanced meal. Serve them as a standalone main course, or perhaps alongside a simple green salad for extra freshness.