Greek Chicken Stuffed Peppers
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with these Greek Chicken Stuffed Peppers. This dish is a perfect blend of ground chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy feta cheese all enveloped in colorful bell peppers. Whether you’re hosting a summer gathering or looking for an easy weeknight dinner, these stuffed peppers are sure to impress. They are not only delicious but also healthy and customizable, allowing you to add your favorite ingredients. Serve them with a side of tzatziki sauce and a fresh Greek salad for a complete meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 3 bell peppers
- 1 pound ground chicken breast
- ⅔ cup uncooked white rice
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup kalamata olives
- ½ cup feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 1 small red onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 zucchini
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and cook the rice as per package instructions.
- Cut the bell peppers horizontally and remove seeds; place them cut side up in a baking dish.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook ground chicken until no longer pink.
- Add diced onion, garlic, zucchini, and Italian seasoning; cook for another 2 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked rice with the chicken mixture, tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, and dill.
- Stuff each pepper with the filling and sprinkle additional feta on top.
- Pour water into the baking dish and cover with foil; bake for 40-45 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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