Peppers Stuffed with Chicken and Rice

Ingredients and Weight:

• 8 bell peppers (1 pound total)
• 1 pound ground chicken
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

45 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy to Medium)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cut the bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and ribs.
3. In a large skillet, brown the ground chicken over medium heat. Drain off any excess fat.
4. Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened.
5. Stir in the tomato sauce, rice, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper.
6. Fill the bell pepper halves with the chicken and rice mixture.
7. Place the peppers in a baking dish and bake for 45 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the filling is cooked through.

Nutritional Information:

One serving (1/4 of a pepper) contains approximately:

• Calories: 250
• Fat: 10 grams
• Protein: 15 grams
• Carbohydrates: 20 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Stuffed bell peppers are a classic American comfort food.
• This recipe is easy to make and can be tailored to your taste preferences.
• The stuffed peppers can be served as a main course or side dish.

User Comments:

• "These stuffed peppers were delicious! The filling was flavorful and the peppers were cooked perfectly."
• "I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The chicken and rice are a great pair."
• "I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy-to-make stuffed pepper dish."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to remove all the seeds and ribs from the bell peppers before stuffing them.
• If the bell peppers start to brown too much in the oven, cover them with aluminum foil.
• These stuffed peppers can be made ahead of time and reheated when you're ready to serve them.