Chicken, Turkey, Fowl and Egg: Chicken, Turkey, Fowl Dishes: Stuffed Peppers

Bell peppers with a creamy chicken filling.

Author: Family Health Network
Date: February 13, 2001

Serves: 6 person(s)

Preparation Time: 20 mins
Cooking Time: 20 mins

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.