Greek Chicken Stuffed Peppers Recipe
These Greek Chicken Stuffed Peppers are a delicious and healthy meal option that combines the flavors of Mediterranean cuisine with a wholesome twist. Tender bell peppers are filled with a savory mixture of ground chicken, rice, veggies, and feta cheese, then baked to perfection. Serve with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for a burst of brightness!
- Author: Jeannette
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Rice:
- ⅔ cup uncooked white rice, or about 2 cups cooked white rice
Stuffed Peppers:
- 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
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350℉. Cook rice according to package instructions.
- Prepare Peppers: Slice each bell pepper horizontally, remove stems, ribs, and seeds. Place cut side up in a baking dish.
- Cook Chicken Mixture: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add ground chicken, salt, and pepper. Cook until no longer pink. Add Italian seasoning, onion, garlic, and zucchini. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix cooked rice, chicken mixture, tomatoes, olives, feta, and dill.
- Stuff Peppers: Fill peppers with mixture, top with feta and dill. Pour water into dish, cover with foil, and bake for 40-45 minutes.
- Serve: Squeeze lemon juice over the top and enjoy with tzatziki sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper half
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Greek, Chicken, Stuffed Peppers, Mediterranean, Healthy, Gluten Free, Main Dish