Best 6 Healthy Chicken Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipes

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Looking for a healthy and flavorful meal? Look no further than these delicious chicken stuffed bell peppers! Made with fresh bell peppers, lean ground chicken, and a variety of nutritious ingredients, these peppers are a powerhouse of flavor and goodness. This recipe provides step-by-step instructions for creating a satisfying and well-balanced dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. You'll find variations to cater to different dietary preferences and tastes, including a vegetarian option with hearty lentils and vegetables. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and nourish your body with this wholesome and satisfying meal. Explore the diverse recipes in this article and find your perfect stuffed bell pepper match.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

HEALTHY CHICKEN STUFFED BELL PEPPERS!



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These peppers are kind of a mix between a recipe from Ellie Krieger and Rachael Ray, theyre a great healthy dinner and somewhat cheap for a college student like me to make =)

Provided by acr27

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 pepper halves, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) package ground chicken
3 medium red bell peppers
1 medium zucchini
1 small diced onion
1/2 cup brown rice
1 (10 ounce) box frozen chopped spinach
1 egg
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can fire-roasted tomatoes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cut peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds/membranes.
  • Arrange in a 9 x 13 baking dish.
  • Grate the zucchini.
  • Mix together chicken, zucchini, onion, rice, spinach, egg, oregeno, salt and pepper.
  • Fill each pepper with mixture.
  • Pour the tomatoes over the top of peppers.
  • Cover pan with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove foil and bake until mixture is cooked and peppers are soft, about 45 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.1, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 142.8, Sodium 585, Carbohydrate 33.7, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 8.9, Protein 28

HEALTHY CHICKEN FAJITA STUFFED PEPPERS



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Get all the zesty flavors of sizzling fajitas in a healthy stuffed pepper that replaces the usual tortillas.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

12 ounces boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 large white onion, thinly sliced
2 cups cooked brown rice
1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
Juice of 1 large lime
4 medium bell peppers, halved through the stem and seeds removed (1 each green, red, yellow and orange)
A handful cilantro leaves with tender stems
2 tablespoons sour cream
1/2 cup guacamole, optional
1/2 cup pico de gallo, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Combine the chicken, chili powder, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper in a large bowl and toss to coat.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until it just begins to smoke. Add the chicken and cook, undisturbed, until it just starts to brown in spots, about 2 minutes. Add the onions and cook, stirring often, until tender, about 3 minutes more.
  • Transfer the chicken and onion mixture to another large bowl and rinse and dry the skillet. Add the rice, 1/2 cup of the cheese, half the lime juice, 3/4 teaspoon salt and few grinds of pepper to the chicken and toss to combine. Divide the filling among the peppers.
  • Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet, arrange the peppers on top and turn to high heat. When the oil starts to sizzle, about 2 minutes, transfer to the oven and bake until the filling is hot and the peppers are softened, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheese over the peppers and bake until melted, about 3 minutes more.
  • Drizzle the remaining lime juice over the peppers and top with the cilantro leaves. Serve with the sour cream, guacamole and pico de gallo if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Fat 21 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Cholesterol 100 milligrams, Sodium 950 milligrams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 27 grams, Sugar 9 grams

CHICKEN STUFFED BELL PEPPERS



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Here's a great dish that you can make ahead and refrigerate until ready to bake...so when you're ready for dinner, you just pop the peppers in the oven.

Provided by ElizabethKnicely

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 4 stuffed peppers, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 large bell peppers, any color
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, diced (about 1/2 cup)
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 1/2 cups diced cooked chicken
2/3 cup pasta sauce
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack or 1/2 cup swiss cheese
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 375°F Cut the tops off the peppers and reserve. Remove and discard the seeds. Place the peppers, cut-side up, into a 3-quart shallow baking dish.
  • Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook until tender. Place the onion mixture into a medium bowl. Stir in the chicken, sauce, cheese and black pepper. Spoon the chicken mixture into the pepper halves. Top with the reserved pepper tops, if desired.
  • Bake for 40 minutes or until the peppers are tender.
  • RECIPE TIPS:.
  • TIP: Cut a thin slice from the bottoms of the peppers to keep them from rolling in the dish.

CHICKEN-STUFFED GREEN BELL PEPPERS



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Make and share this Chicken-Stuffed Green Bell Peppers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 large green peppers
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
3 cups chopped cooked chicken
2 cups chicken broth
1 (6 ounce) package long grain brown and wild rice
1/3 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped carrot
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped zucchini
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cut tops off of peppers and remove seeds.
  • Place peppers in a large pot of boiling water and boil for 3 minutes.
  • Drain and rinse in cold water; set aside.
  • In a saucepan, cook onion and garlic in melted butter until tender.
  • Add chicken, broth, rice with seasoning packet contents, celery, carrot, basil, and thyme; bring to a boil.
  • Lower heat; cover and simmer until the rice is tender.
  • Remove from heat; stir in tomatoes, mushrooms, and zucchini.
  • Spoon mixture into the peppers; put in a greased 2-quart casserole.
  • Spoon remaining rice mixture around the peppers.
  • Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until peppers are tender and the filling is heated thoroughly.
  • Uncover and sprinkle with parmesan cheese, bake 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 539.5, Fat 18.1, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 105, Sodium 938.1, Carbohydrate 53, Fiber 8.1, Sugar 11, Protein 43.5

THAI-STYLE CHICKEN STUFFED BELL PEPPERS



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Make and share this Thai-Style Chicken Stuffed Bell Peppers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PumpKIM

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 medium bell peppers
1 1/2 lbs ground chicken
3/4 cup salsa
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon grated gingerroot
1 teaspoon lime juice
1/4 cup chopped peanuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Cut the tops off of the peppers and scrape out the insides.
  • Once cleaned out, place peppers in a casserole dish.
  • Brown the chicken.
  • Drain off excess fat.
  • In a bowl, combine the salsa, peanut butter, soy sauce, ginger, lime juice and peanuts.
  • Fold into the chicken.
  • Spoon the mixture into the peppers.
  • Add 4 tablespoons of hot water to bottom of baking dish.
  • Cover the baking dish and bake for approximately 30 minutes or until peppers are tender.

STUFFED POBLANO PEPPERS



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These aren't the stuffed peppers you've always known, and yet, we're sure you'll love them. Poblano chiles are dark green, triangular in shape and sweeter in flavor than bell peppers. Stuffed full of the veggies, Cheddar cheese, chicken and beans that this recipe calls for, poblanos get even better! And better for you, thanks to smart swaps-beans in place of rice and chicken in place of ground beef-that cut calories. But don't worry, less fat doesn't mean less flavor in this case, as these get cooked in a sauce that's zesty and easy to make-simply blend together an onion, Old El Paso™ chicken taco seasoning mix and Old El Paso™ enchilada sauce. Combining pantry staples with simple vegetables means this recipe is easy enough for a weeknight. So even if your standby recipe is our classic Stuffed Peppers , give this version a try, and you'll see why we think there's room for another stuffed pepper recipe in your repertoire!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ red enchilada sauce
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 package (0.85 oz) Old El Paso™ chicken taco seasoning mix
1 cup chopped cooked deli rotisserie chicken
1/2 cup Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed (from 15-oz can)
1/2 cup frozen, canned or fresh whole kernel corn
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
4 medium poblano chiles, halved lengthwise and seeded

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In blender, place enchilada sauce, onion and 1 tablespoon of the taco seasoning mix; cover and blend until smooth. Reserve 1/4 cup of sauce, and pour remaining sauce into baking dish.
  • In medium bowl, stir chicken, beans, corn, 1/2 cup of the cheese, remaining 1/4 cup of blended sauce and remaining taco seasoning mix.
  • Divide chicken mixture among chile halves, and arrange in baking dish. Cover with foil; bake 30 to 35 minutes or until chiles are tender and filling is heated through. Remove foil; top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake 4 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1060 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • To save time, you can use pre-cooked rice or quinoa.
  • If you don't have any bell peppers on hand, you can use zucchini, eggplant, or squash instead.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the stuffing, such as carrots, celery, or mushrooms.
  • If you want a more flavorful dish, you can use a spicy sausage or ground beef instead of chicken.
  • Top the stuffed bell peppers with cheese before baking for a gooey, cheesy topping.

Conclusion:

Healthy Chicken Stuffed Bell Peppers are a delicious and nutritious meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With so many different variations, you can enjoy this dish over and over again.

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