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Crispy Chicken Parm Stuffed Peppers

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A quick and easy dinner recipe featuring crispy breaded chicken nestled inside sweet bell peppers, topped with marinara and melted mozzarella for a comforting Italian-inspired meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large bell peppers (red or yellow preferred)
  • 2 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts (thinly sliced or pounded to even thickness)
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup shredded or sliced fresh mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup marinara sauce (homemade or store-bought, no-sugar-added preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice tops off bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes. Lightly brush or spray peppers with olive oil and place cut side up in a baking dish.
  2. Slice chicken breasts into thin cutlets or pound to about ½ inch thickness. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  3. Set up breading stations: one bowl with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs mixed with grated Parmesan.
  4. Dip each chicken piece first into flour, then egg, then breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture, coating thoroughly.
  5. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry breaded chicken pieces 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Work in batches if needed.
  6. Spoon about 2 tablespoons marinara sauce inside each pepper. Nestle one or two pieces of crispy chicken inside each pepper, top with more marinara, then sprinkle shredded mozzarella on top.
  7. Bake peppers in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until peppers are tender and mozzarella is bubbly and golden. Optionally broil for 2-3 minutes for extra browning, watching closely.
  8. Remove from oven and let sit 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.

Notes

For gluten-free, substitute almond flour for breadcrumbs. Use dairy-free mozzarella for a dairy-free version. Avoid overcrowding the pan when frying chicken to maintain crispiness. If peppers are not tender enough after baking, cover with foil and bake an additional 5-10 minutes. Reheat leftovers in the oven to preserve crispiness; avoid microwaving.

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