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Chicken and Couscous Stuffed Peppers

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January 26, 2017

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Chicken and Couscous Stuffed Peppers – A new take on stuffed peppers. This lighted-up option includes Israeli couscous, chopped chicken, parsley and goat cheese. The combinations of flavors is stunning. You won’t be able to stop eating it!

Spooning the couscous and chicken stuffing into the peppersI think it’s pretty obvious: I don’t do healthy food. That doesn’t mean I don’t eat healthy food; I just don’t eat healthy food that is anything special and definitely not exciting enough to share with you guys. My healthy food is usually something I can whip up for a quick dinner – just you’re typical boring salad or sandwich or grilled chicken.

Until now.

Say hello to chicken and couscous stuffed peppers.

Chicken and Couscous Stuffed Peppers With A Pepper TopFork above the stuffed pepper with the filling on it

I became OBSESSED with these chicken and couscous stuffed peppers as soon as I made them. Actually, it was before they were even finished baking because I couldn’t stop eating the filling before it was even stuffed in the peppers. Goat cheese turns me into an animal.

Oh yes, I said goat cheese.

The stuffing is made from goat cheese, chicken, Israeli couscous (the pearl-looking kind), chicken, parsley, and lemon juice. The flavors and textures work so perfectly together, with the goat cheese adding decadent creaminess and the parsley and lemon adding the right touch of freshness. Now do you get why I was eating it straight from the bowl?

Mixing the ingredients for the chicken and cous cous stuffing Tray of Chicken and Couscous Stuffed Peppers

Another awesome thing about this recipe is that it’s super simple to put together. The chicken is already cooked so you can use your leftover rotisserie chicken for this recipe. I usually buy precooked chicken for this one, which you can usually find near the deli.

Just throw together the chicken, cooked couscous, chopped parsley, some spices, goat cheese (can’t forget that!), and some fresh lemon juice. That’s it! Stuff it in the peppers and bake for a few minutes and you’re good to go!

You can also substitute for a different couscous or even rice if you can’t find the Israeli couscous or simply don’t like it. But it tastes just like pasta so I don’t think taste is gonna be an issue here. Speaking of pasta, orzo pasta is another great substitute here. The possibilities are endless!

Chicken and Couscous Stuffed Peppers with the pepper top onCloseup of the inside of the Chicken and Couscous Stuffed Peppers Side view of the Chicken and Couscous Stuffed Peppers

Because I told you that I only share the most amazing, flavorful recipes with you, you gotta trust me when I say these stuffed peppers are one of the best things I tried within the past year. I am so shocked that something that tastes this good is also good for you. Win-win! If my husband didn’t hate goat cheese (blasphemous, I know!), we’d be eating these every week.

Here are a few more tips to steer you in the right direction when making these stuffed peppers:

  1. Make sure you purchase large peppers that can stand up on their own. You want to be able to stuff them with at least 3/4 cup of filling without them falling over.
  2. Place the peppers as close to the broiler as possible to get a good char on them. But make sure you watch them so they don’t get too burned!
  3. I like to add the ingredients together as soon as the couscous is ready. That way, the heat from the couscous will warm up the rest of the ingredients and, thus, will make the bake time much shorter.
  4. Make sure you use a baking dish that is safe for the broiler. Many glass dishes are NOT broiler-safe. I recommend using a metal pan like this one.

I hope you love these peppers as much as I do! They are really worth trying so give it a shot and let me know what you think 🙂

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rice being spooned into a half of a red bell pepper
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Chicken and Couscous Stuffed Peppers

A new take on stuffed peppers. This lighted-up option includes Israeli couscous, chopped chicken, parsley and goat cheese. The combinations of flavors is stunning. You won't be able to stop eating it!
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time40 mins
Servings: 4 peppers

Ingredients

  • 4 large red bell peppers
  • 1 1/2 cups Israeli couscous cooked
  • 1/3 cup flat-leaf parsley chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspon crushed red pepper (also known as red pepper flakes)
  • 8 ounces cooked chicken breast chopped (about 2 cups)
  • 1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese

Instructions

  • Place oven rack in top third of oven. If you need to preheat broiler, do so now on High. Mine does not need preheating so I skip this step.
  • Cut top quarters off of pepper and remove membranes and seeds. Place tops aside, for now. In a baking dish that is safe for the broiler (I recommend a metal one), place peppers on baking dish, laying on their side. Place peppers in oven set to broil on High. Broil for 4 minutes and then flip to other side to broil for another 4 minutes. Remove from oven and turn broiler off. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • In medium bowl, add cooked couscous, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, cumin, red pepper, and chopped chicken. Stir together to combine. Add goat cheese and combine. I like the cheese to melt into the mixture so I stir vigorously. But if you want them in chunks, be more gentle as you mix.
  • Scoop mixture evenly into the 4 peppers. Top with pepper tops and place in preheated oven for 5 minutes, or until tops are cooked and stuffing is heated-through. Serve immediately.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Cooking Light

Chicken and Couscous Stuffed Peppers photo collage

Here are some more chicken dishes that you’ll love:

Mexican Street Corn Chicken Salad

Mexican Street Corn Chicken Salad on a piece of bread

Cilantro & Lime Chicken Bites

Cilantro Lime Chicken Bites with black beans and rice

Greek Chicken Quesadillas

Greek Chicken Quesadillas dipped into homemade tzatziki sauce.

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Comments

  1. Leslie Rossi | alifewellconsumed says

    January 31, 2017 at 12:09 am

    Yum! I love a good stuffed pepper and couscous! Two of my favs combined 🙂

    Reply
  2. Kate A says

    January 27, 2017 at 9:06 am

    Oh my gosh, these look absolutely incredible. Definitely pinning so I can try this recipe in the future!

    Reply
  3. Julie says

    January 27, 2017 at 12:54 am

    Your pictures are beautiful! These look delish. My husband isn’t a goat cheese fan either. But I think I could get these buy him without him noticing.

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      January 27, 2017 at 5:20 am

      Aw thanks for the compliment! Since the recipe makes 4 peppers, I think it’s worth making just for myself. And they reheat great so leftovers aren’t a problem here.

      Reply
  4. Penny Struebig says

    January 26, 2017 at 11:07 pm

    These are some great looking stuffed peppers! Bet they taste as good as they look.

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      January 27, 2017 at 5:19 am

      Oh you have no idea!

      Reply
  5. Kimberly @ Berly's Kitchen says

    January 26, 2017 at 9:19 pm

    This dish is so vibrant and colorful. It looks delicious. Couscous and peppers are both wonderful, so this is definitely worth a try.

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      January 27, 2017 at 5:19 am

      Thanks so much! Such a great dish. Hope you try it out!

      Reply
  6. Melissa Blake says

    January 26, 2017 at 6:42 pm

    These look amazing!!!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      January 27, 2017 at 5:18 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  7. Liz Hagan (@urbanbeachbaby) says

    January 26, 2017 at 5:09 pm

    Looks like a great lunch for me to take to the office. Easy to transport and filling! Looking forward to adding this to my recipe lineup!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      January 27, 2017 at 5:18 am

      You are exactly right! Since my husband doesn’t eat these, I was taking leftovers to work for a couple days. Loved it!

      Reply
  8. Krysten says

    January 26, 2017 at 3:27 pm

    Stuffed peppers are one of my favorite foods and couscous is my hubbys. I might have to make this recipe soon so that we can have a bit of both!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      January 27, 2017 at 5:17 am

      It’s a win-win for dinner!

      Reply
  9. Maggie Unzueta says

    January 26, 2017 at 1:43 pm

    Oh my! This looks so delicious. Love the red color of the peppers.

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      January 27, 2017 at 5:17 am

      Thanks! Much prettier than green peppers, right?!

      Reply
  10. Chrissy says

    January 26, 2017 at 12:52 pm

    Mmh, this is definitely something I will try because we love all of the ingredients! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      January 27, 2017 at 5:15 am

      Awesome! I’m telling ya.. you won’t be able to stop eating these!

      Reply
  11. Neely Moldovan says

    January 26, 2017 at 12:44 pm

    We love making stuffed peppers and this recipe sounds amazing!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      January 27, 2017 at 5:14 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  12. Kristen Kavan says

    January 26, 2017 at 12:30 pm

    I love stuffed peppers, but never thought to use couscous in them! I love Israeli couscous and cannot wait to try this. My mouth is already watering!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      January 27, 2017 at 5:13 am

      Yay! You are gonna LOVE these peppers

      Reply
  13. Abbey says

    January 26, 2017 at 11:18 am

    I’ve seen so many recipes for peppers like this, but I’ve never tried them! They sure look good! 🙂

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      January 27, 2017 at 5:13 am

      Thanks so much! Many are made with ground beef but I love this chicken version better 🙂

      Reply

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