Garlic Parmesan Chicken Stuffed Peppers (Print View)

Bell peppers filled with creamy garlic Parmesan chicken and rice, baked to golden perfection for a comforting meal.

# Ingredient List:

→ Peppers

01 - 4 large bell peppers, any color, tops sliced off and seeds removed

→ Filling

02 - 2 cups cooked white rice
03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
04 - 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
05 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
07 - 1 cup heavy cream
08 - 1 cup chicken broth
09 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
12 - 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
13 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
14 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a baking dish large enough to fit peppers upright. Slice tops off bell peppers, remove seeds and membranes, and set aside.
02 - In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Add diced chicken and cook until lightly browned and cooked through, approximately 5-6 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
03 - In the same skillet, add onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Stir in Italian herbs, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
05 - Reduce heat to low. Stir in Parmesan cheese and half of the mozzarella until melted and creamy.
06 - Add cooked rice, cooked chicken, and parsley to the skillet. Mix well until fully combined.
07 - Spoon the creamy chicken and rice mixture into each prepared bell pepper, packing gently. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella on top of each stuffed pepper.
08 - Arrange peppers upright in the prepared baking dish. Add approximately 1/4 cup water to the bottom of the dish to steam.
09 - Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
10 - Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until cheese is golden and peppers are tender.
11 - Garnish with extra parsley before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It looks restaurant-worthy but tastes like someone who actually cares cooked it for you.
  • The creamy garlic filling is addictive in a way that makes you go back for seconds without thinking about it.
  • You can prep everything ahead and bake it whenever dinner needs to happen.
02 -
  • Don't skip the water in the bottom of the baking dish—it's the difference between tender peppers and ones that turn rubbery and wrinkled.
  • If your peppers are wobbly, trim a thin slice off the bottom so they sit flat; this keeps the filling from sliding out.
  • Taste the filling before you stuff the peppers and adjust the seasoning—it won't get a chance to change much after that.
03 -
  • Make the filling the day before and refrigerate it, then stuff and bake when you're ready—it saves you time when you need it most.
  • If your peppers are small, you'll need more of them; if they're huge, you might get away with three—adjust based on what you're working with.
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