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Savor the Flavor of Greek Chicken Stuffed Peppers at Home

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
Enjoy a delicious and nutritious meal with flavorful chicken-stuffed peppers, perfect for a quick dinner or meal prep.

Ingredients

Rice

  • 1 cup uncooked white rice (can use brown rice for added nutrition)

Meat

  • 1 lb ground chicken breast (can substitute turkey or plant-based meat)

Oil

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (adds richness)

Vegetables

  • 1 medium red onion (can use yellow or white onion)
  • 2 cloves garlic (fresh minced preferred)
  • 1 medium zucchini (can substitute with squash)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (can replace with diced regular tomatoes)
  • 0.5 cup Kalamata olives (any olive variety can work)
  • 0.5 cup feta cheese (vegan feta can be substituted)

Herbs & Seasonings

  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill (can substitute with parsley or oregano)
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning (fresh herbs can replace dried)
  • to taste kosher salt (adjust quantity to taste)
  • to taste freshly ground black pepper (adjust quantity to taste)

Bell Peppers

  • 4 any color bell peppers (can be used any color)

Water

  • 1 cup water (used for steaming the peppers)

Serving

  • 4 lemon wedges lemon wedges (for serving)

Instructions 

  • Cook rice according to package instructions.
  • Sauté chopped onion and garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
  • Add ground chicken, cook until browned, then mix in cooked rice, chopped vegetables, olives, feta, herbs, salt, and pepper.
  • Cut tops off bell peppers and remove seeds. Stuff peppers with the filling.
  • Steam stuffed peppers in water for about 15-20 minutes until tender. Serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: chicken, Stuffed Peppers