Bell Peppers Filled with Chicken and Rice
Bell Peppers Filled with Chicken and Rice feature tender green peppers packed with a savory ground chicken and rice mixture, brightened by tomato sauce and aromatics. Melty mozzarella crowns each pepper, creating a comforting, cheesy finish. Serve for an easy weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend meal when you want something hearty yet straightforward.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bell Peppers Filled with Chicken and Rice, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional Density
- 40 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all the ingredients.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 3
Cut the tops off the green peppers and place the peppers in a baking pan.
- 4
Dice any pepper flesh around the stems; set it aside, and discard the seeds and stems.
- 5
Combine the ground chicken, rice, onion, garlic, black pepper, and salt in a bowl.
- 6
Stir in the diced peppers.
- 7
Spoon the chicken mixture into the green peppers and pour the tomato sauce over the top.
- 8
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
- 9
Remove the foil and top the peppers with mozzarella cheese; continue baking until the filling is cooked through and the cheese is golden, about 15 minutes more.
- Calories 1303.49 kcal High 65%
- Protein 67.34 g Good Source 135%
- Carbohydrate 168.39 g 61%
- Total Fat 42.94 g High 55%
- Saturated Fat 15.05 g High 75%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 156.12 mg High 52%
- Sodium 1437.79 mg High 63%
- Dietary Fiber 20.36 g Good Source 73%
- Total Sugars 28.39 g --
- Added Sugars 1.26 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 700.31 mg Good Source 54%
- Iron 10.69 mg Good Source 59%
- Potassium 2814.82 mg Good Source 60%
- Vitamin A 525.02 mcg Good Source 58%
- Vitamin C 49.13 mg Good Source 55%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Bell Peppers Filled with Chicken and Rice is made with 9 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Diced Yellow Onion, Garlic, and Green Bell Pepper. Each serving provides about 1303.49 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bell Peppers Filled with Chicken and Rice made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Diced Yellow Onion, Garlic, Green Bell Pepper, Ground Chicken. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bell Peppers Filled with Chicken and Rice?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1303.49 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bell Peppers Filled with Chicken and Rice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Bell Peppers Filled with Chicken and Rice healthy?
- Bell Peppers Filled with Chicken and Rice has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 1303.49 calories and 67.34 g of protein, or 135% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1437.79 mg (63% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 15.05 g (75% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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