Description
Greek Chicken Stuffed Peppers are an excellent way to bring Mediterranean flavors into your home with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small red onion, diced
- ½ cup feta cheese, divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 pound ground chicken breast
- ½ cup kalamata olives, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup water
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- ⅔ cup uncooked white rice (or 2 cups cooked)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 3 bell peppers, halved and seeded
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). While the oven is heating, prepare your rice according to the package instructions. If you prefer to use already cooked rice, set aside around 2 cups, and skip this step.
- Now it’s time to prepare your bell peppers. Begin by cutting them in half and removing the seeds. Lay them cut side up in your baking dish.
- In a skillet heated over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add in the ground chicken along with kosher salt and black pepper. Cook it until the chicken is fully browned.
- Next, introduce the diced onion, minced garlic, and zucchini to the skillet. Sprinkle in the Italian seasoning. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until the veggies slightly soften.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, the sautéed mixture from the skillet, quartered cherry tomatoes, chopped kalamata olives, ¼ cup of crumbled feta cheese, and chopped fresh dill. Stir until everything is well incorporated.
- Carefully spoon the filling into each bell pepper half, packing the mixture in tightly. Sprinkle the tops with the remaining feta cheese and extra dill.
- Pour half a cup of water into the baking dish around the peppers. Cover with foil and bake for 40 to 45 minutes.
Notes
Always ensure your chicken is fully cooked before serving; it should reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
Nutrition
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Protein: 30 g