Italian Stuffed Peppers
A hearty Italian dish featuring bell peppers filled with seasoned ground chicken, rice, and topped with melted cheese, perfect for family dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces bell peppers Choose brightly colored for a nice presentation.
- 1 pound ground chicken Can substitute with ground turkey or beef.
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheese Feel free to use different types of cheese.
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil For cooking the chicken.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
Cooking
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, cooked rice, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Fill each bell pepper with the chicken mixture and top with shredded cheese.
- Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and cover with foil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly.
- Serve warm.
Notes
If storing leftovers, keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days, or freeze unbaked peppers for up to three months.