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Creamy Chicken Stuffed Peppers

Creamy Chicken Stuffed Peppers That Wow Your Taste Buds

Enjoy these Creamy Chicken Stuffed Peppers, a quick, high-protein meal that's perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 peppers
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 4 pieces Bell Peppers any color works brilliantly
  • 2 cups Cooked, Shredded Chicken rotisserie chicken makes this easier
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese ensure it's softened for perfect blending
  • 1 cup Mexican Cheese (Shredded) try mozzarella or sharp cheddar for a different twist
  • 1 small Jalapeno adjust for your heat preference
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin essential for authentic flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to enhance all the flavors
  • 1 cup Salsa choose your favorite variety
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro optional garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  2. Halve each bell pepper lengthwise, remove seeds and membranes, and place cut-side up in the prepared baking dish.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine chicken, cream cheese, Mexican cheese, jalapeno, cumin, salt, and salsa. Mix until creamy.
  4. Evenly distribute the filling into each pepper half, pressing gently to pack without overfilling.
  5. If using cilantro, sprinkle over the stuffed peppers.
  6. Cover the baking pan with aluminum foil and bake for approximately 45 minutes, or until peppers are tender.
  7. Remove the foil, let cool for a few minutes, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pepperCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1800IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These Creamy Chicken Stuffed Peppers can be made a day in advance and refrigerated before baking.

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