Chicken, Egg, and Cheese Stuffed Bell Peppers

Name: Chicken, Egg, and Cheese Stuffed Bell Peppers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 large bell peppers; 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped; 4 large eggs; 2 cups cheese, shredded; 2 cups cooked rice; 1 cup tomato sauce; 1/2 cup onion, diced; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper

Made with: Chicken, Cheese, Eggs

Colorful bell peppers stuffed with a savory mix of chicken, eggs, rice, and cheese. These make a balanced dinner that feels special without much effort.

Prep20 min

Cook40 min

Serves4

LevelMedium

Contains DairyContains Eggs

Ingredients

bell peppers4 large
cooked chicken, chopped2 cups
eggs4 large
cheese, shredded2 cups
cooked rice2 cups
tomato sauce1 cup
onion, diced1/2 cup
Italian seasoning1 tsp
salt1 tsp
black pepper1/2 tsp

Substitutions

rice → quinoa
tomato sauce → salsa
cheese → dairy-free shredded cheese

Instructions

1Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes.
2In a bowl, mix the chicken, rice, half of the cheese, onion, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
3Spoon the filling into the peppers and place them upright in a baking dish.
4Make a small well in the center of each pepper and crack an egg into it.
5Top with the remaining cheese, then cover loosely with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
6Remove the foil and bake 10 more minutes, until the eggs are set and the peppers are tender.

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