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Creamy Chicken Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

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These Creamy Chicken Stuffed Peppers are a delicious and healthy meal option featuring tender bell peppers filled with a flavorful mixture of shredded chicken, reduced-fat cream cheese, salsa verde, and cheddar cheese. Baked to perfection, this comforting dish delivers a perfect balance of creamy texture and zesty flavor, making it ideal for a nutritious weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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Peppers

  • 3 bell peppers, halved, seeds and ribs removed

Filling

  • 4 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded (equivalent to 2 chicken breasts)
  • 1/2 cup salsa verde
  • 4 oz reduced fat cream cheese (Philadelphia 1/3 Less Fat)
  • 4 oz reduced fat cheddar cheese, grated (Cabot Sharp Cheddar 75% Reduced Fat)
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 scallions, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F to prepare for baking the stuffed peppers evenly.
  2. Prepare Peppers: Half the bell peppers lengthwise and remove all seeds and ribs to create space for the filling.
  3. Mix Filling: In a bowl, combine paprika, onion powder, cream cheese, salsa verde, and 3 ounces of grated cheddar cheese. Mix until smooth and well blended.
  4. Add Chicken and Scallions: Fold shredded cooked chicken and chopped scallions into the cheese mixture, making sure everything is evenly incorporated.
  5. Stuff Peppers: Fill each pepper half with equal amounts of the chicken and cheese mixture.
  6. Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining 1 ounce of grated cheddar cheese evenly over the stuffed peppers.
  7. Cover and Bake: Place the stuffed peppers on a baking dish and cover loosely with tented aluminum foil. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the peppers are tender and the filling is heated through.

Notes

  • You can substitute salsa verde with mild salsa if preferred.
  • For a spicier kick, add chopped jalapeños to the filling.
  • Use a sharp cheddar or Mexican blend for more intense cheese flavor.
  • Leftover stuffed peppers can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven.
  • To make this recipe Gluten Free, ensure that all packaged ingredients are certified gluten free.

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