Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Greek Chicken Stuffed Peppers, a delightful dish that combines Mediterranean ingredients into a wholesome meal. Perfect for any occasion, these colorful bell peppers are filled with a savory mix of ground chicken, feta cheese, olives, and fresh herbs, making them both nutritious and satisfying. Easy to prepare and versatile enough for weeknight dinners or summer gatherings, this recipe will impress your family and guests alike. Serve them warm with a squeeze of lemon juice and your favorite tzatziki sauce for an added burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken breast
- 2 large bell peppers
- ½ cup feta cheese
- 1 small red onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 zucchini
- ⅔ cup uncooked white rice
- Kalamata olives
- Fresh dill
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook rice as per package instructions. Slice bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground chicken, salt, and pepper; cook until no longer pink.
- Stir in diced onion, garlic, zucchini, Italian seasoning, and cook briefly.
- In a bowl, combine cooked rice with the chicken mixture and add olives, tomatoes, feta cheese, and dill.
- Stuff the pepper halves with the mixture; place in a baking dish with water at the bottom.
- Cover with foil and bake for 40-45 minutes until tender. Serve warm with lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg