Greek Baked Peppers (Printable Version)
Bell peppers get packed with chicken, rice, tender spinach, and loads of melty cheese for this bright Mediterranean dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Stuffed Peppers
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8 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
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1 cup cooked white rice
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1 1/2 cups mozzarella, shredded
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2 teaspoons dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 pound ground chicken
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3 garlic cloves, minced up
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1 medium white onion, chopped
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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4 big bell peppers
→ Garnish
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1/2 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
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1 lemon, sliced into wedges
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1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Toss a handful of chopped parsley on top of the stuffed peppers, sprinkle with the feta, then squeeze some lemon over everything right before you dig in.
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Slide the pan with stuffed peppers back in and let them heat for about 15 minutes so the inside gets hot and the cheese goes all melty.
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Grab your filling and spoon it evenly into all the pepper halves you baked earlier. Got some filling left? Just save it for sandwiches or freezes for later.
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Drop in the rice, spinach, and mozzarella with your chicken mixture. Give everything a good mix so it all comes together.
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Toss the ground chicken onto the skillet. Use a spoon to break it up, and cook until every bit loses its pink. Once done, scoop the cooked chicken blend into a big bowl.
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Pour olive oil in your skillet over medium-high. Add the onion, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir for about 3 minutes until the onions go soft.
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Put your bell pepper halves in the oven uncovered and let them go for 25 minutes.
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Turn your oven on to 350°F (180°C). Cut the peppers in half straight through the stems, pull out seeds and insides, then set them cut side up in a greased casserole dish (or two smaller ones).
# Additional Notes:
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Really squeeze all the water out of the spinach or your filling might get runny.
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If you end up with extra filling, toss it in a salad or roll it up in a wrap for a quick meal.