Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Peppers
A delightful twist on a comfort food classic, these Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Peppers blend nostalgic flavors with modern creativity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Bell Peppers (red, yellow, green, or orange)
- 2 cups Cooked Chicken (shredded or diced)
- 1–1.5 cups Alfredo Sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup Cheese (mozzarella or a blend, optional)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced, optional)
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the bell peppers by cutting the tops off and removing seeds.
- Cook the chicken in a pan over medium heat for about 7–10 minutes, seasoning it with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Mix the cooked chicken with Alfredo sauce, garlic, and cheese in a large bowl.
- Stuff each pepper with the creamy chicken mixture.
- Bake in a baking dish covered with aluminum foil for 30 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs or red pepper flakes.
Notes
Feel free to substitute chicken with quinoa or chickpeas for a vegetarian option. If peppers wobble, slice a bit off the bottom for stability.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pepper
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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