CHICKEN MUSHROOM STUFFED BELL PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• In 11x7-inch or 9x13-inch glass or microwavable pan, microwave pepper halves cut side down in approximately 1/4 to 1/2 inch water, at half power (depends on microwave as they vary) for 4-5 minutes (until tender crisp), drain excess liquid.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet heat 1 T Olive Oil over Med High heat.
• Season Chicken with salt & pepper to taste.
• Add chicken and mushrooms to skillet, sauté 2-3 minutes, add onion, garlic and 1/2 of chicken stock.
• Sauté uncovered until chicken stock is evaporated/absorbed.
• In same glass pan, line the inside of each pepper half with ham slices to cover, add 1/4 of halved cheese to each pepper, stuff with chicken mixture and top with thin tomato slices.
• Pour remaining chicken stock over top, cover loosely with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
• Remove foil baste each pepper with stock in pan, then cover with remaining cheese.
• Return to oven for 3-5 minutes until cheese is melted.
• While peppers are cooking prepare noodles.
• I like to substitute 1 chicken bouillon cube for the optional salt to the cooking water.
• Prepare according to package directions, drain and toss with remaining olive oil.
• To serve: Place stuffed pepper on bed of noodles and spoon juice from pan over noodles.
• Enjoy!