Slow Cooker Chicken Stuffed Peppers

An oval slow cooker works best for these. If you have a round cooker, you may only be able to fit 4 peppers. Divide extra filling among the peppers, mound slightly.

• Ready In: 6 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 5

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. Combine butter and 3/4 cup water in medium-size microwavable bowl.
2. Microwave for 1 minute; add stuffing mix and cover bowl, venting one side; microwave an additional 1 1/2 minutes and stir with fork.
3. In large bowl, combine celery, tomatoes and ground chicken; stir until blended.
4. Add stuffing and salt; stir to combine.
5. Divide stuffing evenly among peppers; replace pepper tops, fit into slow cooker and add 1 cup hot water.
6. Cover and slow cook for 6 hours on low; remove with tongs and serve.