Keto Chicken Pesto Stuffed Sweet Peppers
Keto Pesto Chicken Stuffed Sweet Peppers, a simple FOUR ingredient dinner that is healthy and gluten free! Under 6 net carbs per serving!
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!
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
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.
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 Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Mushrooms
- Air Fryer Buffalo Wings
- Easy Chopped Thai Chicken Salad
- Crispy Zucchini Fries
- Keto Buffalo Chicken Taquitos
Get the Recipe: Chicken and Pesto Stuffed Sweet Peppers
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
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- Wash and remove tops from the peppers. Slice and remove any seeds. Lay pepper halves on a large greased baking sheet.
- In a medium size mixing bowl combine the shredded chicken with the pesto and toss to coat.
- Add a heaping spoonful of chicken to each pepper and top with cheese.
- Bake for 15 minutes
Notes
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Yum! Stuffed sweet peppers sound amazing, and pesto makes everything better 🙂
Totally agree! Your pesto would be perfect in these! 🙂
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.
Thank you Joan! They do have a great flavor, they go perfectly in so many different dishes!
Love the idea of stuffing this in peppers! These look delicious! Pinning this one my husband would love it 🙂
Now I am thinking of tons of different things to stuff in this little peppers! It is such an easy dinner! 🙂
Ahhhh … now this is genius! So simple, tasty and ATTRACTIVE, as well. Love them!
Thanks Helen! It was so simple to make! 🙂
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 🙂
Don’t you just love these!? I can’t wait to see what you do with yours!
What is Pesto? I am not familiar with that product. Where is it found at the grocery store?
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!
What a great low carb meal! I’ve seen those bags of little peppers at the store and I’ve been tempted to get them but I couldn’t think of anything to do with them. Now I know 🙂
Oh we just love them! They are so versatile!
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!
Yum!! Your so right, these would be perfect with a side of rice!
What a perfect, summery, no-fuss meal. Looks so delicious!
Thanks Denise! You can never have too many quick and easy meals!
These look SOOOOOOO delicious!!!!! This recipe is a clear indication that dinners don’t need to be fancy to taste good! What simple ingredients and all packed with amazing flavors! Need to make these stat!
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!
These stuffed peppers sound amazing! I love any recipe with pesto- so i’ve definitely got to try these out!
Thanks Jessica!
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!
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!