Chicken Stuffed Peppers
Chicken Stuffed Peppers are an easy low carb dinner that everyone will love. Bell peppers stuffed with shredded chicken, cream cheese, spaghetti sauce, and seasonings are so irresistible they will become a regular on your menu.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 255kcal
Ingredients
- 3 bell peppers cut in half with the seeds and ribbing removed
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 1 cup spaghetti sauce
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese grated and divided
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 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. 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. (If you prefer, you can precook the peppers in the oven. Read how to do that here.)
- 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.
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Nutrition
Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 1057mg | Potassium: 414mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2478IU | Vitamin C: 79mg | Calcium: 189mg | Iron: 2mg