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Greek Chicken Stuffed Peppers: 1 Incredible Bite

Name: Greek Chicken Stuffed Peppers: 1 Incredible Bite
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: ⅔ cup uncooked white rice, or about 2 cups cooked 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

Description

These Greek chicken stuffed bell peppers are packed with Mediterranean flavors. They are nutritious and satisfying, perfect for a summer dinner party or any weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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⅔ cup uncooked white rice, or about 2 cups cooked 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

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350℉. Cook rice according to package instructions.
Slice each bell pepper horizontally from top to bottom. Discard stems, remove ribs and seeds from peppers, and lay them cut side up in a 9X13 baking dish.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground chicken, salt, and pepper. Cook until it’s no longer pink, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain the excess liquid.
Stir in the Italian seasoning, red onion, garlic, and zucchini. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
In a large bowl, combine cooked rice, chicken mixture, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, feta, and dill. Stir until well combined. This is your delicious mixture for the Greek chicken stuffed peppers.
Stuff the mixture into peppers and sprinkle the tops with more feta and dill. Pour ½ cup water into the baking dish to help the peppers steam. Cover with foil and bake for 40 to 45 minutes. These baked Greek chicken stuffed peppers will be tender and flavorful.
Squeeze lemon juice over the top before serving. Enjoy these Mediterranean chicken stuffed peppers with homemade or store-bought tzatziki sauce.

Notes

You can use any color of bell peppers for this healthy Greek chicken peppers recipe.
For low carb Greek chicken stuffed peppers, reduce the amount of rice or substitute with cauliflower rice.
This recipe for Greek chicken stuffed peppers is easy to double for more servings.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Greek

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
Calories: 350
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 450mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 60mg