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High Protein Zucchini Chicken Stuffed Peppers

Awesome weeknight meal any time of year! Lean ground chicken, shredded zucchini, and a creamy Greek yogurt filling tucked into roasted bell peppers and topped with melty Havarti cheese.
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large bell peppers, halved and seeded
  • 1 lb Lean Ground Chicken
  • 1 Yellow Onion, diced
  • 2 Med Zucchini, shredded
  • 1 cups Cooked Brown Rice (or cauliflower rice)
  • ½ cup Plain Greek Yogurt
  • cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
  • 2 Garlic Cloves, grated
  • 2 teaspoon Everything Bagel seasoning
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 4 slices Havarti Cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Basil, for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil

Equipment

  • 1 Baking Sheet or Dutch Oven
  • 1 Large skillet
  • 1 Box Grater
  • 1 Sharp knife
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Wooden spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. Roast the peppers: Preheat oven to 375°F. Place 3 large bell peppers, halved and seeded cut-side up on a baking sheet or in a dutch oven! and roast for 8–9 minutes until just beginning to soften. Remove and set aside.
  2. Sauté onion and garlic: Heat 1 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 yellow onion, diced and cook until golden, about 5 minutes. Add 2 garlic cloves, minced and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Brown the chicken: Add 1 pounds lean ground chicken to the skillet and cook, breaking it up, until fully browned and cooked through. Season with 1 pinch salt and pepper.
  4. Cook the zucchini: Stir in 2 medium zucchini, shredded and cook over medium heat until most of the moisture has cooked off, about 5–6 minutes
  5. Mix the filling: Remove from heat. Stir in 1 cups cooked brown rice (or cauliflower rice), ½ cup plain Greek yogurt, ⅓ cups Parmesan cheese, grated, 2 teaspoons Everything Bagel seasoning, and ½ teaspoons paprika. Taste and adjust seasoning with 1 pinch salt and pepper as needed.
  6. Fill and top: Spoon the filling generously into each roasted pepper half. Top each with 4 Havarti cheese, sliced or shredded.
  7. Bake: Bake at 375°F for 15–18 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden.
  8. Garnish and serve: Top with 1 tablespoons fresh basil, for garnish and serve immediately.

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