Description
Chicken and Spinach Stuffed Peppers are a delightful and healthy dish that combines tender chicken, fresh spinach, and flavorful spices, all packed into vibrant bell peppers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chopped spinach, cooked rice, half of the cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the mixture into each bell pepper.
- Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil, sprinkle the remaining cheese on top, and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables to the stuffing mixture.
- These can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños or red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken and Spinach Stuffed Peppers, stuffed peppers, healthy dinner, gluten free recipe