Description
Delicious stuffed bell peppers filled with savory ingredients, perfect for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 bell peppers (cut in half with the seeds and ribbing removed)
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups shredded chicken breast (226 grams)
- 1 cup spaghetti sauce (see note 1, 260 grams)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese (grated and divided, 113 grams)
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (grated, 25 grams)
- 1/2 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1/2 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the bell peppers in half and cut out the seeds and ribbing.
- Place the peppers in a large microwave safe bowl. Drizzle them with olive oil. Cover the bowl with a plate, and microwave for 6 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine the chicken, sauce, cream cheese, spices, 1/4 cup of mozzarella cheese, and the Parmesan cheese. Add the filling to the peppers. Top with the remaining 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25 minutes. For a crispier top, turn on the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes at the end, watching closely.
Notes
- Note 1: Use your favorite spaghetti sauce.
- Note 2: For alternative cooking method, consider baking the peppers directly in the oven without microwaving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg