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Easy Italian Chicken Stuffed Peppers

Italian Chicken Stuffed Peppers combine tender bell peppers with a cheesy seasoned chicken filling for a comforting and delicious dinner everyone enjoys.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword Italian Chicken Stuffed Peppers
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
50 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 300kcal
Author Tina Frank

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin oil
  • 1 small sweet onion finely diced
  • 1 finely diced jalapeño seeds removed
  • 16 ounces ground chicken
  • 1 Roma tomato finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons granulated garlic
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 3 large red bell peppers cut in half lengthwise and seeds removed
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese divided
  • Flat-leaf Italian parsley chopped for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly spray a 9x13-inch baking sheet lined with foil and set aside. Cut and arrange the bell pepper halves in the prepared baking dish, cut side up. Bake for 10 minutes and then set aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add 1 small finely diced sweet onion and 1 finely diced jalapeño and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring often, until softened.
  • Add 16 ounces of ground chicken to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until it is no longer pink, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir in 1 finely diced Roma tomato, 2 teaspoons granulated garlic, 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon ground black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes to blend the flavors.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, letting it toast slightly in the pan. Pour in ½ cup chicken broth and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring often, until the mixture thickens slightly.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat. Immediately stir in 1 cup of mozzarella and ¼ cup Parmesan until melted and fully blended into the chicken mixture.
  • Spoon the chicken and cheese mixture evenly into each half, pressing it down gently so it fills completely.
  • Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded mozzarella and ¼ cup of grated Parmesan evenly over the stuffed peppers.
  • Bake for 35 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the filling is heated through. Serve hot. ENJOY!

Notes

Red bell peppers offer the sweetest flavor, but green, yellow, or orange are a good choice too.
Baking the peppers for a few minutes before filling helps soften them.
Press the filling gently into the peppers so it holds together nicely.
If you want extra browned cheese, place under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes.
A sprinkle of fresh basil at the end adds brightness.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 1183mg | Potassium: 603mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 626IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 295mg | Iron: 2mg