Ground Chicken Stuffed Peppers (Printer-Friendly)
Bell peppers filled with seasoned ground chicken, rice, marinara, and melted cheese for an easy, tasty dinner.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Proteins
01 -
1 lb lean ground chicken
→ Vegetables
02 -
4 bell peppers, halved and seeded
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1 carrot, diced
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1 garlic clove, minced
→ Grains
05 -
1 cup cooked white rice
→ Sauces and Seasonings
06 -
2 cups marinara sauce
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1 tsp onion powder
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2 tsp Italian seasoning
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
→ Cheeses
11 -
1 cup shredded mozzarella
12 -
1 cup shredded Parmesan
# Preparation Steps:
01 -
Set the oven to 375°F.
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Halve bell peppers lengthwise, remove seeds and membranes. Arrange cut side up in a baking dish.
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Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add ground chicken, season with salt and pepper, cook until browned and cooked through, 5–7 minutes, breaking up meat with a spoon.
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Add diced carrot to the skillet and cook until softened, about 2–3 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
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Mix in onion powder, Italian seasoning, cooked rice, and marinara sauce. Simmer the mixture for approximately 2 minutes.
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Distribute the chicken mixture evenly among prepared pepper halves. Top each with shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned and peppers have softened.
# Additional Suggestions:
01 -
To stabilize peppers in the baking dish, slice a small piece off the bottoms without creating a hole.
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Blanching pepper halves in boiling water for 3–4 minutes prior to stuffing reduces baking time.
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Larger peppers accommodate more filling and cook evenly; smaller peppers may require adjusted baking times.