Description
Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers are a crowd-pleasing twist on classic stuffed peppers, perfect for game day or a cozy dinner. These vibrant bell peppers are generously filled with a spicy buffalo chicken mixture, topped with gooey cheese, and drizzled with ranch dressing for an irresistible flavor explosion. Low-carb and gluten-free, this recipe can easily be adapted to suit various dietary preferences, making it a fantastic choice for everyone at the table. Quick to prepare and packed with bold flavors, these stuffed peppers are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large green bell peppers
- 1.5 lbs cooked shredded chicken (or rotisserie chicken)
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- Ranch dressing for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Halve and deseed the bell peppers; bake for 10 minutes in a baking dish.
- In a skillet, sauté diced onion in olive oil until soft; add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and seasonings; simmer until heated through. Mix in half the cheese.
- Stuff each pepper with the chicken mixture; cover with foil and bake for 20-25 minutes until tender.
- Remove foil, broil for an additional 1-2 minutes if desired, then garnish with green onions and ranch dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 100mg