This Chicken Alfredo Rice-Stuffed Peppers recipe combines tender bell peppers filled with a creamy chicken Alfredo and rice mixture. It’s a satisfying dish that brings together the flavors of chicken and Alfredo sauce in a convenient, handheld form.
The recipe is easy to follow and perfect for a family dinner or meal prep. You can customize it with your favorite vegetables or spices to enhance the flavor.
Delicious Chicken Alfredo Rice-Stuffed Peppers
These stuffed peppers are filled with a rich mixture of cooked chicken, rice, and creamy Alfredo sauce, then baked until the peppers are tender. This recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 4 people.
Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers (any color)
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 cup Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Peppers: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
- Make the Filling: In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, chicken, Alfredo sauce, half of the mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Stuff the Peppers: Spoon the filling mixture into each bell pepper, packing it down gently. Place the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish.
- Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top of each stuffed pepper.
- Bake: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve hot.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 stuffed peppers
- Calories: 350kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 30g