
Spring offers warmer temps and longer days, making it the perfect opportunity to enjoy the beautiful Illinois outdoors and spend less time in the kitchen. Jump-start the fun with these simple recipes designed to cut meal prep in half by using only five ingredients. (Salt and pepper don’t count!)
2. Pesto Chicken Stuffed Peppers

Tickle your tastebuds with this tongue-twister: Pesto Chicken Stuffed Peppers. Fill fresh green, red, orange or yellow bell peppers with shredded rotisserie chicken seasoned with prepared pesto, brown rice and Romano cheese. Pop them in the oven and bake to perfection.