How to Make Chicken-Stuffed Peppers - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken-stuffed peppers are a delicious and healthy option for a weeknight dinner or a weekend gathering. This flavorful dish combines tender chicken, savory seasonings, and vibrant bell peppers for a winning combination that will satisfy your taste buds and leave you feeling full and satisfied.

Whether you're a fan of traditional stuffed peppers or looking for a new way to enjoy chicken, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household. With a few simple ingredients and a l...

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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • ½ cup frozen bell pepper and onion mix
  • 2 cups chopped cooked chicken
  • 1 bunch kale, chopped
  • ¼ cup crumbled goat cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 1 pinch salt to taste
  • 4 bell peppers, tops and seeds removed
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil (Optional)
  • 2 slices Havarti cheese, cut into halves

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 stuffed peppers

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Saute pepper and onion mix in hot oil until the onions are translucent, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Mix sauteed pepper and onion mix, chicken, kale, goat cheese, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and salt together in a bowl; spoon into bell peppers to overflowing. Arrange stuffed peppers in a casserole dish. Brush coconut oil on outside of peppers, if desired.
  • Bake peppers in preheated oven until soft, 30 to 40 minutes. Top each pepper with a half-slice of cheese and continue cooking until cheese melts, about 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    377 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 81mg
    • Sodium: 357mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 231mg
    • Calcium: 293mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 882mg