Ingredients
– 4 large bell peppers
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 medium shallot, diced
– 1 tablespoon minced garlic
– 2 cups finely chopped broccoli florets
– 2 cups cooked rice
– 2 1/2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
– 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
– 1/2 to 3/4 cup water or chicken broth
– 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
– 4-5 crushed whole wheat or gluten-free crackers for topping
– 1/3 cup fresh chopped parsley for topping
Instructions
1-Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2-Slice bell peppers: Slice bell peppers in half lengthwise, remove seeds and membranes, and place cut-side up in a large baking dish.
3-Heat olive oil: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced shallot until translucent, about 5 minutes.
4-Add minced garlic and chopped broccoli: Add minced garlic and chopped broccoli; cook until broccoli is bright green, about 5 more minutes.
5-Stir in shredded chicken: Stir in shredded chicken, cooked rice, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and half of the mozzarella and cheddar cheeses (1/2 cup each). Cook, stirring, until cheese is slightly melted.
6-Add 1/2 cup water or chicken broth: Add 1/2 cup water or chicken broth. Add more (up to 3/4 cup total) only if the mixture seems too dry.
7-Spoon the filling: Spoon the filling evenly into the bell pepper halves.
8-Top each stuffed pepper half: Top each stuffed pepper half with the remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheeses (1/2 cup each).
9-Cover and bake: Cover the baking dish tightly with foil. Bake for 30 minutes.
10-Remove foil and continue baking: Remove foil. Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until peppers are tender and cheese is melted and bubbly.
11-Remove from oven and garnish: Remove from oven. Sprinkle crushed crackers and fresh chopped parsley over the peppers before serving.
Notes
🫑 Baking covered first softens the peppers; baking uncovered melts the topping and reduces excess moisture.
🌶️ Peppers do not require pre-cooking; they cook perfectly stuffed in the oven.
🥗 Use fresh, firm bell peppers for best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free option available
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pepper halves
- Calories: 563
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 764mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.01g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 116mg
