Felicity'S Chicken Stuffed Red Bell Peppers - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 red capsicums (bell peppers)
2 cups cooked rice
1 large onion
2 stalks celery
1 medium carrot
2 garlic cloves
180 g ground chicken, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, grated, plus extra for topping
salt and pepper
other spices (refer to notes above)
1 tablespoon butter (optional)

Preparation

Cut the top off the peppers and remove the insides.
Chop onion, carrot, celery and garlic very finely.
(I use a food processor) Cook vegetables in butter until soft.
Combine vegetables, rice, chicken and cheese.
Season to taste.
Fill peppers with this mixture, pressing down as you go to ensure they are well stuffed.
Place peppers in a covered casserole and cook in a 180c oven until peppers are soft, approximately 60-90minutes.
To speed the cooking process, microwave the peppers for a couple of minutes before filling.
Once they are soft, sprinkle with additional cheese and broil until tops are golden.
Serve hot or warm as a side dish, appetiser or light lunch.