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Keto Pesto Chicken Stuffed Sweet Peppers, a simple FOUR ingredient dinner that is healthy and gluten free! Under 6 net carbs per serving!

Keto Pesto Chicken Stuffed Sweet Peppers, a simple FOUR ingredient dinner that is healthy and gluten free! #keto

Are you ready for this? A four-ingredient, yes, FOUR ingredients, healthy, fast, delicious dinner! In other words, this little dish is kind of a miracle! We are loving these little sweet peppers. Have you tried them? You can find them next to the bell peppers in the produce section. At my grocery store, they come in a small bag (about a pound) or a large bag (about two pounds). I usually opt for the big bag and add a handful to things like pasta, omelets, veggie kabobs, or stuff them with things. I’ve been making these Keto Bacon and Pimento Cheese Stuffed Peppers for a low-carb snack. I just love how handy they are. 

Sometimes simple is best. In this case, we only need a bowl of shredded chicken, a jar of pesto, a bag of sweet peppers, and some mozzarella. Turns out, that simple combo makes for a fantastic dinner! You can probably guess how to go about this. Just wash and slice your peppers and remove any seeds. Toss the shredded chicken with the pesto. Stuff the chicken in the peppers, top with cheese, and bake. Voila! Dinner is ready! These are fabulous as is, but I also really loved them dipped in warm marinara and served with a nice big salad!

Keto Pesto Chicken Stuffed Sweet Peppers, a simple FOUR ingredient dinner that is healthy and gluten free! #keto

Are Stuffed Peppers Keto

These pesto chicken stuffed peppers are absolutely keto and low-carb friendly! They are only 6 net carbs per serving, which is about 4-5 peppers. 

Ingredients for Keto Chicken Pesto Stuffed Sweet Peppers

You only need four simple ingredients to make this low-carb snack!

  • Shredded chicken
  • Pesto
  • Sweet peppers
  • Mozzarella cheese

pesto chicken peppers

How do you make Keto Stuffed Peppers?

This meal doesn’t require much prep work and comes together in just 30 minutes! Just wash and slice your peppers and remove any seeds. Toss the shredded chicken with pesto and then begin to stuff the chicken in the peppers. Top your peppers with cheese and then bake them and they are ready to eat! These are fabulous as is, but I also really loved them dipped in warm marinara and served with a nice big salad!

How to store and reheat stuffed peppers

Stuffed peppers keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. When you are ready to reheat your peppers you can microwave them, bake them at 350 until they have warmed through, or pop them in the air fryer if you like them a little crispy. 

Keto Pesto Chicken Stuffed Sweet Peppers, a simple FOUR ingredient dinner that is healthy and gluten free! #keto

What are some other easy keto recipes?

Everyone needs a few easy and delicious recipes perfect for get-togethers or busy nights. These are some of my favorite low carb keto recipes that are ready in under 30 minutes:

 

Keto Pesto Chicken Stuffed Sweet Peppers, a simple FOUR ingredient dinner that is healthy and gluten free! #keto

Chicken and Pesto Stuffed Sweet Peppers

Yield: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Keto Pesto Chicken Stuffed Sweet Peppers, a simple FOUR ingredient dinner that is healthy and gluten free!

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
  • 1 (6 ounce) jar of pesto
  • 2 pounds sweet peppers, sliced and seeds removed
  • 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
  2. Wash and remove tops from the peppers. Slice and remove any seeds. Lay pepper halves on a large greased baking sheet.
  3. In a medium size mixing bowl combine the shredded chicken with the pesto and toss to coat.
  4. Add a heaping spoonful of chicken to each pepper and top with cheese.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 4-5 stuffed sweet peppers
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 289Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 14.9mgSodium: 784mgCarbohydrates: 8.6gFiber: 3.1gSugar: 3.7gProtein: 19.3g
© Annie Holmes
Cuisine: Keto / Category: Main Dish
 


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Comments

  2. Joan says

    I love these little peppers. Not only are they pretty, but they have a wonderful flavor. I like your idea to stuff them with chicken and pesto.

  5. Isadora @ She Likes Food says

    I was just at the store this afternoon and I bought a huge bag of these tiny sweet peppers, that is too funny!! I have a recipe planned for them, but I think I am going to have to go back tomorrow and pick up another bag so I can make these stuffed peppers! Pesto, chicken, cheese, and peppers is like the best thing ever :)

  6. Linda Crawford says

    What is Pesto? I am not familiar with that product. Where is it found at the grocery store?

    • Maebells says

      Hi Linda! Pesto is an Italian sauce that is traditionally a blend of basil, olive oil, pine nuts, and parmesan. You can make your own or buy it. I purchase mine at the grocery, and it is usually found next to the pasta sauces or the pizza sauces. My favorite brand is the Mezzetta, it is what I used for this recipe. Here is a link: http://www.mezzetta.com/product/10706952.html I hope you try it, we really love pesto on pizza, pasta and in these little peppers!

  8. Sarah@WholeandHeavenlyOven says

    Ohhh yess! I can just imagine how amazing these stuffed peppers would be over some Mexican rice! I always have sweet peppers on hand so I am definitely trying this recipe for a quickie dinner one of these busy summer nights!

  11. Bri | Bites of Bri says

    I'm loving the simplicity of these peppers! they're perfect for dinner during the week. And, the farmer's market had a million types of peppers this week. Also, I'm going to try grilling them in a grill basket!

  13. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

    You had me at pesto, and then again at four ingredients. Love this recipe, Annie! I've only made stuffed peppers one other time with ground beef, and this version definitely sounds better! Looks delicious!

    • Maebells says

      These are sooooo easy! I seriously almost didn't even post it because I thought it didn't really qualify as a real "recipe" ha!

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