Creamy Chicken Stuffed Peppers
Creamy Chicken Stuffed Peppers are the ultimate comfort food, combining a savory filling of shredded chicken and creamy cheeses nestled inside vibrant bell peppers. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a busy weeknight dinner or a family gathering. With a quick prep time and the option to customize the flavors, these stuffed peppers not only satisfy your taste buds but also bring everyone together around the table. Each bite is bursting with flavor and nutrition, making it a meal you can feel good about serving your loved ones.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 bell peppers (halved, seeds and ribs removed)
- 4 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded)
- 1/2 cup salsa verde
- 4 oz reduced fat cream cheese
- 4 oz reduced fat cheddar cheese (grated)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 2 scallions (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Halve the bell peppers and remove seeds and ribs.
- In a large bowl, mix paprika, onion powder, cream cheese, salsa verde, and three ounces of cheddar cheese.
- Fold in shredded chicken and chopped scallions until well combined.
- Spoon filling into each pepper half generously.
- Top with remaining cheddar cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour until peppers are tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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