Easy stuffed peppers are a delicious and easy one-pot dinner! You are going to love this version of unstuffed peppers made with Italian sausage and topped with mozzarella and parmesan.
1 ¼poundsground Italian sausagecasings removed, about 5 links
2bell peppers, chopped
½onion, chopped
2clovesgarlic, minced
2cupschicken broth
1cupjarred marinara sauce
½teaspoonkosher salt
½teaspoonItalian seasoning
1cupwhite rice
¾cupshredded mozzarella cheese
¼cupshredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium high heat, brown the Italian sausage, breaking up with a spoon; about 5 minutes. Stir in the peppers, onion, and garlic and cook until the peppers start to soften; about 4 minutes.
Add in the broth, marinara, salt, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a low boil and stir in the rice. Reduce to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, until rice is cooked through.
Turn off the heat. Sprinkle on the mozzarella and parmesan, cover and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
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Notes
If you don't have Italian sausage, you can substitute ground beef, turkey or chicken in this recipe.
Instead of white rice you can use brown rice or quinoa. Note that brown rice will take longer to cook. If you want to use cooked leftover rice, omit the chicken stock and add in two cups cooked rice.
Be sure to stir the dish and test that the rice is al dente before adding the cheese on top.
To make healthier, use lean ground meat and either quinoa or brown rice.