Description
Creamy Chicken and Rice Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients
6 bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange)
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1 1/2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
1 cup cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the Peppers:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes. Lightly season the insides with salt.
Make the Filling:
In a large bowl, mix together shredded chicken, cooked rice, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Stuff the Peppers:
Spoon the chicken and rice mixture into the bell peppers, filling them to the top. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over each stuffed pepper.
Bake:
Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish. Add a small amount of water to the bottom of the dish to keep them moist.
Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden.
Garnish and Serve:
Sprinkle fresh parsley on top and serve warm.
These creamy stuffed peppers are bursting with flavor and make for a wholesome, comforting meal! Perfect for dinner or meal prep!
