Description
Creamy Chicken, Spinach, and Rice Stuffed Peppers are a vibrant and satisfying dish that combines tender bell peppers with a rich and flavorful filling. Packed with juicy chicken, fresh spinach, creamy cheese, and seasoned rice, this recipe is perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests. With its colorful presentation and delicious taste, it’s sure to become a favorite in your home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bell peppers (any color)
- 3 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds. Arrange them upright in the baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook diced chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked chicken, fresh spinach, rice, cream cheese, garlic powder, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each bell pepper with the filling mixture until overflowing.
- Drizzle olive oil over stuffed peppers, cover with foil, and bake for 25-30 minutes. Remove foil for the last few minutes to achieve a golden top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed bell pepper (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg