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Chicken Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

These chicken stuffed peppers are made with ground chicken, rice, and sauteed vegetables. It's a traditional Slavic dish that is loved by many.
Course Main Course
Cuisine European, Russian, Ukrainian
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings 9 stuffed peppers
Calories 403kcal
Author Dina

Ingredients

  • 9 large red bell peppers
  • 2-3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 lb. ground chicken thighs
  • 2 medium onions
  • 3 medium carrots
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 2 cups white rice
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 1 14 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup water

Instructions

  • Wash and remove the core and seeds of each bell pepper. Rub a little salt on the inside of each pepper. Then set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook the ground chicken thighs until almost completely cooked. About 80 % done.
  • Chop the onion, grate the garlic, and shred the carrot. Add it to the ground chicken. Cook until the onion becomes translucent.
  • Add the rice, salt, and chicken broth. Cook over medium heat until the rice is almost fully cooked.
  • Stir in the black pepper and chopped fresh dill. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Generously stuff each pepper with the rice and meat filling. Place the stuffed peppers in a 9x13 deep baking dish.
  • Pour the crushed tomatoes over each pepper. Pour about 1/2 cup of water to the bottom of the baking dish.
  • Cover the baking dish with foil and bake at 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Turn the oven off and let it sit for 30 minutes before eating.

Notes

You can make these stuffed peppers in advance

You can either bake them a few hours before and keep them warm in the oven until ready tp eat. Or you can make the filling the previous night and stuff them the next day.

Can you freeze them?

Yes, you can freeze them for up to 1 month. Let them cool completely, then wrap them with foil and plastic wrap before placing in the freezer.

Nutrition

Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 1095mg | Potassium: 606mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 7189IU | Vitamin C: 160mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2mg