Slow Cooker Italian Stuffed Peppers
Italian Stuffed Peppers take less than 30 minutes to prep then slow cook all day for a delicious, healthy & gluten free dinner recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup onion, chopped
- 1 cup baby bella mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tbsp garlic, minced
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth, divided
- 6 bell peppers
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 cups marinara sauce, click link for homemade recipe
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, optional topping
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onions & mushrooms, saute 3-4 minutes, then add the garlic and saute for an additional minute.
- Add the ground turkey and cook through, drain any grease once cooked through.
- Add the Italian seasoning.
- Pour ½ cup chicken broth into the skillet.
- Stir everything together, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and set aside to cool slightly.
- Pour the remaining cup of chicken broth in the bottom of a large slow cooker.
- Remove the stems and seeds from the bell peppers and discard.
- Divide the turkey and mushroom mixture into each bell pepper.
- Top with a layer of mozzarella cheese.
- Fill with marinara sauce.
- Place each filled pepper in the crock pot.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
- Remove from the slow cooker and serve with parmesan cheese on top.
- Optionally top with additional marinara sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 265kcal (13%)Carbohydrates 15g (5%)Protein 28g (56%)Fat 10g (15%)Saturated Fat 4g (20%)Cholesterol 61mg (20%)Sodium 938mg (39%)Potassium 897mg (26%)Fiber 4g (16%)Sugar 9g (10%)Vitamin A 4305mg (86%)Vitamin C 163.2mg (198%)Calcium 239mg (24%)Iron 2.6mg (14%)
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