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Cheesy Chicken Stuffed Bell Peppers Easy Recipe

Close-up of baked Cheesy Chicken Stuffed Bell Peppers, featuring melted, browned cheese over a filling of chicken and rice.
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Follow this simple recipe to make delicious bell peppers stuffed with seasoned chicken, rice, and plenty of melted cheese. This is a quick meal perfect for any weeknight.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large bell peppers (any color)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie works well)
  • 1 cup cooked white rice
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. Cut the bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and membranes. Place the pepper halves cut-side up in the prepared baking dish.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, cooked rice, cream of chicken soup, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  5. Stir in 3/4 cup of the cheddar cheese and all of the Monterey Jack cheese into the chicken mixture.
  6. Spoon the filling evenly into the bell pepper halves.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese over the top of the filled peppers.
  8. Pour about 1/4 cup of water into the bottom of the baking dish (this helps steam the peppers).
  9. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Notes

  • For a low-carb version, substitute the rice with cauliflower rice or extra shredded chicken.
  • Use any combination of melting cheeses you prefer, such as Colby or Pepper Jack.
  • If you do not have cream of chicken soup, you can substitute it with 1/2 cup chicken broth mixed with 1 tablespoon of flour or cornstarch to thicken.

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