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Cheesy Sloppy Joe Stuffed Peppers

Cheesy, healthy Sloppy Joe Stuffed Peppers made with ground chicken, MANWICH, pumpkin puree, carrots, and celery.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Entree
Servings: 8
Calories: 471kcal
Author: Bernadette

Ingredients

  • 4 bell peppers any color, various sizes
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 2 cups finely shredded applewood smoked Gouda cheese
  • 2 cups finely shredded mild Cheddar cheese
  • 15- ounce can MANWICH Original Sloppy Joe Sauce
  • 1 cup finely diced carrots
  • 1 cup pure pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup diced celery
  • cup water
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • diced scallions for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray a large baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Cut the bell peppers in half length-wise, remove seeds and membranes. Place in the baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until just beginning to soften.
  • Meanwhile, in a large rimmed pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground chicken, carrots, and celery, and cook; breaking up the chicken and stirring often, until the chicken is cooked through; drain and return to the stove over medium heat.
  • Add the MANWICH, pumpkin puree, Gouda cheese and water to the pan, stir well. Simmer for 1-2 minutes.
  • Spoon the mixture into the pre-baked peppers. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the peppers are soft and hot.
  • Remove from the oven, top evenly with cheddar cheese. Bake for 5 minutes more, until the cheese is melted.
  • Remove from the oven

Notes

Note: Baking time and amount of ground chicken filling needed will vary depending on the size of the peppers. Leftover filling can be frozen for later use.

Nutrition

Calories: 471kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 976mg | Potassium: 639mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 10060IU | Vitamin C: 80.4mg | Calcium: 574mg | Iron: 1.5mg