Slow-Cooker Stuffed Peppers

from Family Circle

Slow-Cooker Stuffed Peppers
Yield: 5 peppers Prep 15 mins Microwave 2 mins Slow Cook 6 hrs on LOW

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups herb stuffing mix (such as Stove Top)
  • 2 ribs celery, diced
  • 2 plum tomatoes, cored, seeded and diced (about 1 cup)
  • 1 package (1 pound) ground chicken
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 5 red or green bell peppers, tops removed and reserved, cored

Make It

1. Combine butter and 3/4 cup water in medium-size microwavable bowl. Microwave for 1 minute. Add stuffing mix and cover bowl, venting one side. Microwave an additional 1 1/2 minutes. Stir with fork.

2. In large bowl, combine celery, tomatoes and ground chicken. Stir until blended. Add stuffing and salt. Stir to combine.

3. Divide stuffing evenly among peppers. Replace pepper tops, fit into slow cooker (see Note) and add 1 cup hot water. Cover and slow cook for 6 hours on LOW. Remove with tongs and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving: cal. (kcal): 292, Fat, total (g): 15, chol. (mg): 118, sat. fat (g): 6, carb. (g): 23, fiber (g): 4, pro. (g): 19, sodium (mg): 695, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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