Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Peppers

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Healthy Chicken Parm in a Pepper Shell

These Healthy Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Peppers are everything you love about chicken parm — the savory seasoned chicken, rich marinara, and gooey melted cheese — but served in a nutrient-packed bell pepper instead of breaded and fried. It’s naturally lower in carbs, higher in vegetables, and just as satisfying as the original. This is real comfort food that actually fits a healthy lifestyle.

Ingredients

• 4 large bell peppers, halved and seeded
• 1 lb lean ground chicken or turkey
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• Salt and black pepper
• 1½ cups low-sodium marinara sauce
• ¼ cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan
• 1 cup part-skim mozzarella, shredded
• Fresh basil to garnish

How to Make Them

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Arrange pepper halves cut-side up in a baking dish.
2. Brown chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through.
3. Add garlic and Italian seasoning, cook 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Mix in marinara, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan. Remove from heat.
5. Spoon filling into pepper halves, packing firmly.
6. Top with mozzarella cheese.
7. Cover with foil, bake 25 minutes. Uncover, bake 10 more minutes until cheese is golden.
8. Garnish with fresh basil and serve.

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Healthy Swaps & Tips

• Use part-skim mozzarella to cut saturated fat while keeping that cheesy stretch.
• Choose low-sodium marinara to control salt intake.
• Omit breadcrumbs completely for a fully keto and low-carb version.
• Add spinach or diced zucchini to the filling for extra vegetables.

FAQs

What are the macros per serving?

Approximately 280 calories, 30g protein, 15g carbs, and 10g fat per stuffed pepper half — making this an excellent high-protein meal.

Can I meal prep these?

Yes! Fill and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking. Baked leftovers reheat well in the microwave or oven.

Can I use chicken breast instead of ground chicken?

Yes — dice or shred cooked chicken breast and mix with the marinara and seasonings. The texture will be slightly different but equally delicious.