Serves: 6 person(s)

Preparation Time: 20 mins
Cooking Time: 20 mins

Bell peppers with a creamy chicken filling.

Ingredients:

1 Tbsp reduced fat margarine

2 Tbsp onions, finely chopped

7 oz chicken mince

2 Tbsp flour

1 cup chicken stock

1/2 cup light sour cream

2 cup cooked rice

6 cup large bell peppers

1 Tbsp light margarine

2 Tbsp chopped fresh herbs (basil or oregano)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350F.

Remove top from peppers, discarding the seeds. Drop peppers into boiling water for 30 seconds and refresh under cold running water. Arrange standing up in a small baking dish.

Heat butter in a medium saucepan. Saute onion and chicken mince for 5 minutes. Pour off any fat, then add flour and cook for 1 minute. Add stock, bring to the boil stirring constantly, then stir in sour cream, herbs and rice.

Spoon rice mixture into the prepared peppers and bake for 20 minutes.

Author:

Family Health Network