How do you store stuffed bell pepper with chicken mince and orzo?

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Good for up to 2 days. You can also freeze the stuffed peppers. Pack them airtight and they will last up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven or microwave. If reheating from the freezer, first thaw the dish in the refrigerator.

Why do I need to salt and squeeze out the grated zucchini first?

That's the golden tip for a perfect filling! Zucchini naturally contains a lot of water. If you don't remove it beforehand, your minced meat mixture will become too wet and soggy in the oven. By sprinkling a pinch of salt over it, you draw out the moisture. After 10 minutes, squeeze it out firmly, and you'll get a deliciously juicy but compact filling that stays perfectly in your bell pepper!

Can I substitute the orzo with a different side dish for the stuffed peppers?

No orzo in the cupboard? No stress. You can also perfectly make this dish with rice (such as basmati or oven-baked rice) or another small pasta type such as Greek pasta (kritharaki). Please note that the cooking time and the amount of stock may vary slightly depending on the packaging, so keep a close eye on your casserole after half an hour.

Can I prepare this ground chicken recipe in advance?

You can perfectly hollow out the bell peppers and fill them with the minced meat mixture on the morning itself or the evening before. Store them covered in the refrigerator. When you're ready to eat, all you have to do is add the orzo, cherry tomatoes, and chicken stock to the oven dish and slide everything into the oven. Ideal for a busy weeknight!

Stuffed bell pepper with chicken mince and orzo

Name: Stuffed bell pepper with chicken mince and orzo
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4P
Ingredients: 4 large bell peppers; 800 g chicken mince (mixed mince can also be used); 1 zucchini (yellow or green), grated; 4 handfuls of grated cheese; 1 egg; 3 tbsp breadcrumbs; 1 tsp chicken spices; Pepper and salt; 250 g orzo; 150 g cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 liter chicken broth; Pepper and salt

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A healthy and delicious family recipe! Today I'm making a true classic with a super fun twist. These stuffed bell peppers with ground chicken are wonderfully juicy thanks to a secret ingredient in the filling (hello, grated zucchini!) and sit on a delicious bed of orzo and cherry tomatoes. This ground chicken recipe is perfect if you're craving comfort food still nice and healthy.

Ingredients

What do you need?

Quantity: 4P

For the stuffed peppers
4 large bell peppers
800 g chicken mince (mixed mince can also be used)
1 zucchini (yellow or green), grated
4 handfuls of grated cheese
1 egg
3 tbsp breadcrumbs
1 tsp chicken spices
Pepper and salt

For the casserole
250 g orzo
150 g cherry tomatoes, halved
1 liter chicken broth
Pepper and salt

4 large bell peppers
800 g chicken mince (mixed mince can also be used)
1 zucchini (yellow or green), grated
4 handfuls of grated cheese
1 egg
3 tbsp breadcrumbs
1 tsp chicken spices
Pepper and salt

250 g orzo
150 g cherry tomatoes, halved
1 liter chicken broth
Pepper and salt

Preparation method

How do you make this?

Preparing the zucchini: Grate the zucchini and sprinkle a pinch of salt over it. Mix well and let it rest for 10 minutes. Then squeeze out the excess moisture.

Preparing the mince: In a bowl, mix the mince with the chicken spices, egg, 3 handfuls of grated cheese, breadcrumbs, and the well-squeezed zucchini. Season with pepper and salt. Divide the mince mixture into 4 portions.

Filling the peppers: Cut off the top part of the peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Fill each pepper with the mince mixture. Place the 'lids' back on the peppers and place them in a baking dish.

Assembling the casserole: Sprinkle the orzo around the stuffed peppers in the baking dish. Add the chicken broth and cherry tomatoes and stir briefly.

Baking: Sprinkle the peppers with the remaining grated cheese. Bake the dish for about 35 minutes in a preheated oven at 180°C, until the peppers are soft and the orzo is cooked.

Serving: Remove the dish from the oven and serve immediately. Enjoy the delicious flavors!

Tips

Use half-and-half minced meat if you don't have chicken mince.
Add extra vegetables, such as carrot or spinach, to make the filling even more nutritious.
For an extra flavor boost, you can mix in some fresh herbs like basil or parsley into the orzo just before serving.