Pesto Chicken and Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers

Pesto Chicken and Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Cooking Method:
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 2
Calories: 512.57
Description

In this recipe, we have a combination of amazing ingredients, that make healthy and scrumptious lunch or dinner.

Ingredients
  • 250 g chicken breast fillet (diced)
  • 100 g cooked rice
  • 50 g Cheddar cheese (grated)
  • 2 bell peppers (halved, deseeded)
  • 1 small white onion (finelly diced)
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 small chilli pepper (deceeded, finely diced)
  • 2 tbsp pesto
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • pine nuts (for serving)
Instructions
  1. 1

    Boil the water add 1/2 tsp salt and cook bell peppers for about 5 minutes on low heat.

  2. 2

    Preheat the pan with olive oil. Add onion, garlic, chilli and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.

  3. 3

    Then add chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  4. 4

    Next add rice, pesto, salt and pepper and cook for 1-2 minutes.

  5. 5

    Then preheat the oven to 180 C.

  6. 6

    Next, take out bell peppers and place them on a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  7. 7

    Fill the halves with chicken stuffing and top with grated cheese.

  8. 8

    Bake for 12-15 minutes, until cheese is melted.

  9. 9

    Serve with some green leaf salad on a side and top with some pine nuts. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 512.57kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25.94g40%
Total Carbohydrate 26.63g9%
Protein 40.28g81%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: stuffed peppers, healthy dinner, healthy lunch,
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