Stuffed Bell Peppers with Cottage Cheese and Ground Chicken

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If you’re craving a dish that’s as healthy as it is delicious, these stuffed bell peppers are here to steal the show. Packed with seasoned ground chicken and creamy cottage cheese, they’re hearty, satisfying, and guaranteed to be a hit. Bonus points for being colorful, flavorful, and totally Instagram-worthy.

Picture this: tender bell peppers overflowing with a savory, cheesy chicken filling that hits all the right notes. They’re the perfect balance of nutritious and indulgent, making them a go-to for busy weeknights or meal prep magic.

Easy to make, fun to eat, and seriously delicious—these stuffed peppers are about to become a regular at your dinner table!

Delicious and Nutritious Stuffed Bell Peppers

These stuffed bell peppers are a hearty and flavorful meal featuring tender bell peppers filled with a savory mixture of ground chicken, cottage cheese, and spices. They’re satisfying, nutritious, and ready to serve in under an hour.

Ingredients

• 4 large bell peppers (any color)
• 1 pound ground chicken
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup marinara sauce (plus extra for topping)
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)

Instructions

1. Prep the Peppers: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes.
2. Cook the Filling: In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion and garlic until translucent. Add the ground chicken and cook until browned. Stir in the cooked rice, cottage cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and marinara sauce until well combined.
3. Stuff the Peppers: Spoon the chicken mixture into each bell pepper, packing it down gently. Place the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish.
4. Add Sauce and Cheese: Pour remaining marinara sauce over the stuffed peppers and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese if desired.
5. Bake: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the peppers are tender and the cheese is bubbly.
6. Serve: Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 40 minutes
• Total Time: 55 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 4 stuffed peppers
• Calories: 320 kcal (per pepper)
• Fat: 10g
• Protein: 30g
• Carbohydrates: 30g

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