Gluten Free Stuffed Peppers
This Gluten Free Stuffed Peppers recipe transforms classic stuffed peppers into a gluten-free and dairy-free delight! This recipe uses smoky BBQ sauce, shredded chcken and a touch of low-fat or dairy free cheese for a flavor explosion. It's perfect for a satisfying and healthy weeknight meal or to prep for an easy lunch. This is a gluten free and a nut free recipe. It can be a dairy free recipe by using dairy free cheese. It can be a low fat recipe by using fat free cheese on top.
Ingredients
- 3 bell peppers any color combination you like!
- 2 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese low-fat or dairy-free
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking dish with parchment paper (optional).
- Prepare the peppers: Wash and cut them in half, removing seeds.
- Bake the peppers in a lined baking dish for 30 minutes at 400.
- Cook the chicken: You can poach the chicken breasts in simmering water until cooked through. Shred the chicken using two forks or put the chicken in the crockpot with 1 cup of water and cook on high for 3 hours before shredding.
- In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, BBQ sauce, garlic, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasonings to your taste.
- Spoon the filling generously into each pepper half.
- Top with a sprinkle of dairy-free cheese, if using.
- Bake and serve: Arrange the stuffed peppers in the prepared baking dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is bubbly and heated through. Let cool slightly before serving.