Garlic Parmesan Chicken Stuffed Peppers (Print)

Tender bell peppers stuffed with creamy garlic Parmesan chicken, rice, and melted cheese, baked to golden perfection.

# Ingredients:

→ Peppers

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

→ 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 fresh parsley, chopped

# Instructions:

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

# Pro Tips:

01 -
  • It's a complete meal in one pepper—protein, grain, and vegetables all working together without feeling like work.
  • The creamy garlic Parmesan sauce elevates simple chicken and rice into something you'd actually crave on a Tuesday night.
  • Surprisingly forgiving for a dish that looks fancy enough to impress people you actually like.
02 -
  • If your sauce seems too thin when you add the rice, don't panic—it will continue to thicken as it bakes, so resist the urge to add more cheese at that stage.
  • The water in the bottom of the pan is your secret weapon for keeping the peppers tender; without it, they'll shrivel and taste tough.
03 -
  • Pat your diced chicken dry before it hits the pan—moisture is the enemy of golden-brown browning, and that crust adds flavor you don't want to skip.
  • Taste the sauce once the cheese has melted and adjust seasoning before you add the rice; it's your last chance to fix it without worrying about the texture.
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