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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.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 6 stuffed peppers
Calories: 265 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

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

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  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 ½ 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. Top with a layer of mozzarella cheese.
  12. Fill with marinara sauce.
  13. Place each filled pepper in the crock pot.
  14. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
  15. Remove from the slow cooker and serve with parmesan cheese on top.
  16. Optionally top with additional marinara sauce.

Nutrition Information

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 (18%) Vitamin A 4305mg (86%) Vitamin C 163.2mg (181%) Calcium 239mg (24%) Iron 2.6mg (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6stuffed peppers

Amount Per Serving

Calories 265

% Daily Value*

Calories 265kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 61mg 20%
Sodium 938mg 39%
Potassium 897mg 19%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 4305mg 86%
Vitamin C 163.2mg 181%
Calcium 239mg 24%
Iron 2.6mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.