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Keto Chicken Pesto Stuffed Peppers recipe by Safe Plated

Keto Chicken Pesto Stuffed Peppers

Bell peppers stuffed with a flavorful mixture of chicken, dairy-free pesto, and cauliflower rice. A satisfying and healthy keto lunch option.

20m prep + 40m cook4 servings
DAIRY-free
380 cal|35g protein|12g carbs|20g fat|5g fiber

Ingredients

  • 4 medium Bell Peppers (various colors)
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken (shredded)
  • 1/2 cup Dairy-Free Pesto
  • 2 cups Cauliflower Rice
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. 2Prepare the bell peppers: Cut the 4 medium bell peppers in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to carefully remove all the seeds and the white membranes from the inside of each pepper half.
  3. 3Make the filling: In a large bowl, combine the 2 cups of cooked shredded chicken, the 1/2 cup of dairy-free pesto, and the 2 cups of cauliflower rice. Stir everything together until it is well mixed.
  4. 4Cook the filling: Heat the 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the 2 cloves of minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until it is fragrant, stirring constantly. Add the chicken mixture from the bowl to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is heated through.
  5. 5Season the filling: Add the 1/2 teaspoon of salt and the 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper to the skillet with the chicken mixture. Stir to combine.
  6. 6Stuff the peppers: Carefully spoon the chicken mixture into each of the prepared bell pepper halves, filling them generously.
  7. 7Bake the peppers: Arrange the stuffed bell pepper halves in a baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes. The peppers are ready when they are tender when pierced with a fork and the filling is hot.
  8. 8Serve the stuffed peppers warm.

Substitutions

Traditional Pesto (with Parmesan)Dairy-Free Pesto

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