EASY CHICKEN PESTO STUFFED PEPPERS
On busy weeknights, I don't want to spend more than 30 minutes preparing dinner, nor do I want to wash a towering pile of dishes. This recipe delivers without having to sacrifice flavor! -Olivia Cruz, Greenville, South Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut peppers lengthwise in half; remove stems and seeds. Place peppers on a baking sheet, skin side up. Broil 4 in. from heat until skins blister, about 5 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine chicken, rice and pesto. When cool enough to handle, fill peppers with chicken mixture; return to baking sheet. Bake until heated through, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; bake until cheese is melted, 3-5 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 521 calories, Fat 31g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 865mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
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Caesar Olivares
[email protected]This recipe was just okay. The chicken pesto filling was a bit bland and the peppers were a bit overcooked.
Quokka
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but I loved this recipe! The pesto filling was so flavorful and the peppers were cooked perfectly.
Xhaikh Ahmed
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes! The chicken pesto filling is so easy to make and the peppers are always cooked to perfection.
Joshua Fraser
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The chicken pesto filling is so flavorful and the peppers are always cooked perfectly.
Chioma Nwokoma
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The chicken pesto filling was creamy and flavorful, and the peppers were perfectly cooked.
Saeed 786
[email protected]Loved this recipe! The chicken pesto filling was so flavorful and the peppers were cooked to perfection.
Sharissa Chen
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The chicken pesto filling was delicious and the peppers were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Ssenabulya Frank
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of bell peppers, but I loved this recipe! The chicken pesto filling was so flavorful and the peppers were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.
Shafi Ali
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken pesto filling is so easy to make and the peppers are cooked to perfection. I served this with a side of rice and it was a complete meal.
Wisdom Eze
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was amazing! The chicken pesto filling was so flavorful and the peppers were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.
Ryaan alam
[email protected]This recipe was a hit! The peppers were tender and flavorful, and the chicken pesto filling was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.