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Mediterranean Chicken Stuffed Bell Peppers

Mediterranean Chicken Stuffed Bell Peppers for Guilt-Free Cravings

Make delicious Mediterranean Chicken Stuffed Bell Peppers for a quick, healthy low-carb dinner option.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 peppers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Consider substituting with avocado oil
  • 1 cup Grape Tomatoes Regular tomatoes can be used if preferred
  • 2 cloves Garlic Use fresh or jarred
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken (diced) Rotisserie chicken is a convenient option
  • 1 cup Marinated Artichoke Hearts Can be replaced with olives
  • 1 cup Cauliflower Rice Frozen is a quick alternative
  • 2 cups Fresh Baby Spinach Can replace with kale or other leafy greens
  • 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes If unavailable, increase grape tomatoes
For the Peppers
  • 4 pieces Sweet Peppers Any color can be used

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking Dish
  • microwave

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Slice sweet peppers in half and remove the seeds.
  3. Microwave halved peppers for 4 minutes if a softer texture is desired.
  4. In a skillet, heat olive oil, add minced garlic, and sauté for 1 minute.
  5. Incorporate grape tomatoes, dried oregano, and basil; cook for an additional minute.
  6. Stir in marinated artichoke hearts and sun-dried tomatoes; let simmer for 2 minutes.
  7. Add diced cooked chicken and cauliflower rice; season with salt and pepper.
  8. Stir in fresh baby spinach until just wilted.
  9. Stuff the bell pepper halves with the filling.
  10. Place the stuffed peppers in a lightly greased baking dish.
  11. Bake for 10 minutes until the peppers are tender.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pepperCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 28gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 580mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow the chicken mixture to cool slightly before stuffing the peppers.

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