Cheesy Spinach and Chicken Stuffed Bell Peppers
Cheesy Spinach and Chicken Stuffed Bell Peppers are a nutritious and satisfying meal that combines lean chicken, fresh spinach, and gooey cheese all within vibrant bell peppers. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknight dinners or meal prep, delivering a delicious low-carb option that your entire family will adore.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 5
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 large bell peppers
- 2 pounds chicken
- 1 cup spinach leaves (washed and chopped)
- 2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 teaspoon ground sage
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Wash the bell peppers, slice them in half lengthwise, and remove the seeds.
- Cut the chicken into small pieces for quick cooking.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the diced chicken, sage, salt, black pepper, spinach, and 1½ cups of cheddar cheese until well mixed.
- Fill each halved pepper with the chicken mixture and press down gently.
- Place stuffed peppers on a baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour until chicken is fully cooked.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle remaining cheddar and Monterey Jack on top, then return to oven for an additional 10 minutes until cheese melts.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (250g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg