Mediterranean Chicken Stuffed Bell Peppers
Mediterranean Chicken Stuffed Bell Peppers are a vibrant and healthy dish that combines the savory flavors of chicken, artichokes, and fresh veggies, all nestled in sweet bell peppers. This delicious recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or entertaining guests, offering a nutritious meal option that is low in carbs and calories. With minimal prep time and customizable ingredients, these stuffed peppers are sure to delight everyone at your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, quartered
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 cup cooked diced chicken
- 6 oz marinated artichoke hearts and liquid (1/2 jar)
- 1 cup cauliflower rice
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach, chopped
- 1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes, chopped
- 3 sweet peppers, halved
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Microwave halved sweet peppers for about 4 minutes to soften them.
- In a large sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté crushed garlic and grape tomatoes for 1 minute.
- Add oregano, basil, artichokes, and sun-dried tomatoes; simmer for a few minutes.
- Stir in cooked chicken and cauliflower rice; season with salt and pepper.
- Mix in chopped spinach until wilted; allow to cool slightly.
- Stuff each pepper with the filling mixture and place them in a baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed bell pepper (200g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg