Chicken Bacon Ranch Stuffed Peppers
A delicious and easy-to-make dish perfect for dinner! Here’s the recipe:
Ingredients:
4 large bell peppers (any color, tops cut off and seeds removed)
2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 cup ranch dressing
1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix)
1 cup cooked rice or quinoa (optional, for added texture)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
Chopped parsley or green onions, for garnish
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Peppers:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the tops off the bell peppers, remove seeds, and set them aside.
2. Make the Filling:
In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, ranch dressing, 3/4 cup of shredded cheese, cooked rice or quinoa (if using), garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
3. Stuff the Peppers:
Fill each bell pepper with the chicken mixture, packing it tightly. Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish.
4. Bake the Peppers:
Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil, sprinkle the remaining cheese on top of the peppers, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
5. Garnish and Serve:
Remove from the oven, garnish with parsley or green onions, and serve hot.
Enjoy your savory Chicken Bacon Ranch Stuffed Peppers!