Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Greek Chicken Stuffed Peppers, a colorful and nutritious dish perfect for any occasion. Bursting with Mediterranean goodness, these stuffed peppers feature a savory blend of ground chicken, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs, all nestled within tender bell peppers. Ideal for summer gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, this easy recipe will impress your family and friends while satisfying your cravings for something hearty yet healthy. Plus, with the option to customize the filling to your liking, you can make it truly your own!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 bell peppers (halved and seeded)
- 1 pound ground chicken breast
- ⅔ cup uncooked white rice
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes (quartered)
- ½ cup kalamata olives (chopped)
- ½ cup feta cheese (divided)
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped)
- 1 small red onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Olive oil, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté ground chicken with salt and pepper until cooked through. Drain excess liquid.
- Add Italian seasoning, onions, garlic, and zucchini; cook for 2 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine cooked rice with chicken mixture, tomatoes, olives, half feta cheese, and dill.
- Stuff each bell pepper with the mixture; top with remaining feta cheese.
- Place in a baking dish with water; cover with foil and bake for 40–45 minutes until tender.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg