Slow Cooker Italian Stuffed Peppers

Servings: 3 | Amount Per Serving: 1 stuffed pepper

• Calories: 265 | Total Fat: 10g
• Carbohydrates: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g
• Cholesterol: 61mg| Protein: 28g
• Sodium: 938mg | Sugar: 9g
• Fiber: 4g

• Prep Time: 30mins
• Cook Time: 6hrs
• Total Time: 6hrs 30min

Ingredients

• 1) 0.5 tablespoon olive oil
• 2) 0.25 cup onion, chopped
• 3) 0.5 cup baby bella mushrooms, sliced
• 4) 0.5 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 5) 0.5 lb ground turkey
• 6) 0.5 tbsp Italian seasoning
• 7) 0.75 cups chicken broth, dividedd
• 8) 3 bell peppers
• 9) 0.5 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 10) 1 cups marinara sauce
• 11) 0.25 cup parmesan cheese, optional topping

Steps

• 1) Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• 2) Add the onions & mushrooms, saute 3-4 minutes, then add the garlic and saute for an additional minute.
• 3) Add the ground turkey and cook through, drain any grease once cooked through.
• 4) Add the Italian seasoning.
• 5) Pour 0.5 cup chicken broth into the skillet.
• 6) Stir everything together, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
• 7) Remove from the heat and set aside to cool slightly.
• 8) Pour the remaining cup of chicken broth in the bottom of a large slow cooker.
• 9) Remove the stems and seeds from the bell peppers and discard.
• 10) Divide the turkey and mushroom mixture into each bell pepper.
• 11) Fill with marinara sauce.
• 12) Top with a layer of mozzarella cheese.
• 13) Place each filled pepper in the crock pot.
  Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
• 14) Remove from the slow cooker and serve with parmesan cheese on top.

Notes

• 1) Substitute stuffing for Chicken Sausage Brown Rice Stuffing with Celery and Mushrooms