chicken parmesan and quinoa stuffed peppers

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Chicken Parmesan & Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

Chicken Parm gets a fun low-carb and gluten-free twist in these cheesy stuffed peppers with chicken and quinoa. Serve with a salad for a healthy dinner that's easy to prep too.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 1 ¼ cups water
  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
  • 1 ½ cups lower-sodium marinara sauce
  • ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • ¾ cup sliced fresh basil, divided
  • 4 large red bell peppers (about 8 ounces each)
  • 2 ounces low-moisture, part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 1/2 cup)

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