Cheesy Chicken & Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers Delight
These Cheesy Chicken & Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers are a hearty, colorful, and satisfying one-dish meal that brings together the delightful flavors of tender chicken, fluffy rice, and melty cheese. Perfect for a family gathering or a weeknight dinner, this recipe takes advantage of fresh bell peppers stuffed with a creamy chicken and rice mixture, making it both nutritious and delicious. Serve them hot from the oven for a vibrant, comforting dish that everyone will love.
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Servings
295
Calories
8
Ingredients
Ingredients
condensed cream of celery soup
1 (10-ounce can)
water or chicken broth
1 (cup)
instant onion soup mix
1 (tablespoon)
cubed cooked chicken
4 (cups)
hot cooked rice
3 (cups)
large green peppers
5 (halved lengthwise)
lemon-pepper seasoning
1 (teaspoon)
shredded cheddar cheese
1 1/4 (cups)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
In a large saucepan, combine the condensed cream of celery soup, water or chicken broth, and instant onion soup mix. Heat over medium heat until the mixture is bubbly.
3
Add the cubed cooked chicken to the saucepan and stir until heated through, then fold in the hot cooked rice, mixing well. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
4
Carefully halve the large green peppers lengthwise, removing the stems, seeds, and membranes. Arrange the pepper halves, cut sides up, in a large shallow baking or roasting pan.
5
Spoon the chicken and rice mixture evenly into each pepper half, making sure to pack them well. Sprinkle the tops with lemon-pepper seasoning.
6
Cover the baking dish loosely with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the filling is heated through.
7
Remove the foil, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the stuffed peppers, and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8
Once done, remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your delightful stuffed peppers!
Nutrition Information
11.5g
Fat
27.5g
Carbs
24.5g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cheesy Chicken & Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers Delight?
It is a hearty, colorful, and satisfying one-dish meal featuring tender chicken, rice, and melty cheese stuffed inside fresh bell peppers.
How many calories are in one serving of this recipe?
There are 295 calories per serving.
What temperature should the oven be preheated to?
The oven should be preheated to 350°F (175°C).
What kind of soup is used in the filling?
A 10-ounce can of condensed cream of celery soup is used.
Can I use chicken broth instead of water?
Yes, you can use either one cup of water or one cup of chicken broth.
How much cooked chicken is required?
You will need 4 cups of cubed cooked chicken.
Should the rice be cooked before adding it to the mixture?
Yes, the recipe requires 3 cups of hot cooked rice.
How many bell peppers do I need?
The recipe calls for 5 large green peppers, halved lengthwise.
How do I prepare the peppers for stuffing?
Halve the peppers lengthwise and remove the stems, seeds, and membranes.
What seasoning is used to top the stuffed peppers?
One teaspoon of lemon-pepper seasoning is sprinkled over the tops.
What type of cheese is used for the topping?
The recipe uses 1 1/4 cups of shredded cheddar cheese.
How long should the peppers bake initially?
Bake them for about 45 minutes covered loosely with aluminum foil.
How long does it take to melt the cheese at the end?
After adding the cheese, bake for an additional 5 minutes or until bubbly.
What is the protein content of this dish?
This recipe contains 24.5g of protein.
How much fat is in this stuffed pepper recipe?
There is 11.5g of fat per serving.
What is the carbohydrate count?
There are 27.5g of carbohydrates per serving.
How much instant onion soup mix is needed?
The recipe requires 1 tablespoon of instant onion soup mix.
What is the first step in the cooking process?
Preheat your oven and combine the soup, liquid, and onion mix in a saucepan.
Should the peppers be placed cut side up or down?
The peppers should be arranged cut sides up in the baking pan.
Do I need to cover the dish while baking?
Yes, cover the baking dish loosely with aluminum foil for the first 45 minutes.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 8 total ingredients used in this recipe.
Is this recipe suitable for a family gathering?
Yes, it is described as a perfect dish for family gatherings or weeknight dinners.
How do you prepare the soup and broth mixture?
Heat them in a large saucepan over medium heat until the mixture is bubbly.
What color of bell peppers are recommended?
The recipe specifically recommends large green peppers.
Can I use different seasonings?
While the recipe suggests lemon-pepper, you can experiment with other seasonings as desired.
How should I pack the filling into the peppers?
Spoon the mixture evenly into each pepper half and make sure to pack them well.
What kind of pan should I use?
Use a large shallow baking or roasting pan.
Should the dish be served immediately?
It is recommended to let them cool slightly before serving.
Is this dish considered a one-dish meal?
Yes, it is a hearty one-dish meal that is both nutritious and delicious.
How do I know when the peppers are done?
The peppers are done when they are tender and the filling is heated through.