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Greek Chicken Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Greek Chicken Stuffed Peppers Recipe

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These Greek Chicken Stuffed Peppers are a delicious and flavorful dish that combines ground chicken, rice, vegetables, and feta cheese, all stuffed into sweet bell peppers and baked to perfection. A perfect meal for a weeknight dinner that is both satisfying and healthy.

Ingredients

White Rice:

⅔ cup uncooked white rice, or about 2 cups cooked white rice

Bell Peppers:

3 bell peppers, halved horizontally and seeded

Extra Virgin Olive Oil:

1 tablespoon

Ground Chicken Breast:

1 pound

Kosher Salt:

½ teaspoon

Black Pepper:

½ teaspoon

Italian Seasoning:

1 teaspoon

Red Onion:

1 small, diced

Garlic:

2 cloves, minced

Zucchini:

1, diced

Cherry Tomatoes:

½ cup, quartered

Kalamata Olives:

½ cup, chopped

Feta Cheese:

½ cup divided, plus more for sprinkling

Fresh Dill:

2 tablespoons, chopped

Water:

½ cup

Lemon Wedges:

for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350℉. Cook rice according to package instructions.
  2. Prepare Peppers: Slice each bell pepper horizontally, remove stems, ribs, and seeds. Place in a baking dish.
  3. Cook Chicken: Cook ground chicken in olive oil with salt and pepper until no longer pink. Drain excess liquid.
  4. Add Ingredients: Add Italian seasoning, red onion, garlic, and zucchini. Cook for 2 minutes.
  5. Combine: In a bowl, mix cooked rice, chicken mixture, tomatoes, olives, feta, and dill.
  6. Stuff Peppers: Fill peppers with mixture, top with feta and dill. Pour water in dish, cover with foil.
  7. Bake: Bake for 40-45 minutes.
  8. Serve: Squeeze lemon juice over the top and enjoy with tzatziki sauce.

Notes

  • You can customize the filling with your favorite vegetables or herbs.
  • Make sure to choose bell peppers that can stand upright without tipping over.
  • Feel free to top the stuffed peppers with additional fresh herbs before serving.

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Keywords: Greek, Chicken Stuffed Peppers, Healthy Dinner, Mediterranean Recipe