Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with these Greek Chicken Stuffed Peppers. Bursting with fresh ingredients such as juicy ground chicken, zesty feta cheese, and a medley of colorful vegetables, this dish is not only nutritious but also visually appealing. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or an impressive gathering, these stuffed peppers are easy to prepare and can be customized according to your taste. Each bite delivers a satisfying combination of textures and flavors that will leave everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- ⅔ cup uncooked white rice
- 3 bell peppers, halved horizontally and seeded
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound ground chicken breast
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- ½ cup kalamata olives, chopped
- ½ cup feta cheese, divided, plus more for sprinkling
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- ½ cup water
- lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and cook the rice according to package instructions.
- Halve the bell peppers horizontally, remove seeds, and place them cut side up in a baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add ground chicken, season with salt and pepper, cooking until browned.
- Stir in Italian seasoning, diced onion, minced garlic, and zucchini; cook for an additional two minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked rice with the chicken mixture, tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, and chopped dill.
- Stuff each pepper with the filling mixture and sprinkle extra feta on top. Add water to the baking dish and cover with foil.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until peppers are tender.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (245g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg