Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers
Make buffalo chicken stuffed peppers with creamy, spicy filling in under an hour. Low-carb, high-protein dinner the whole family will love!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers any color, halved and seeded
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken or cooked chicken breast, for the buffalo chicken filling
- ½ cup of buffalo sauce or any preferred hot sauce
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
- ½ cup ranch dressing optional, for extra creaminess
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese with additional for sprinkling on top
Seasonings & Mix-Ins
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 green onions thinly sliced (for garnish)
- Optional: crumbled blue cheese or chopped cilantro for serving
Instructions
Step 1 – Preheat and prep
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with foil for easier cleanup.
Step 2 – Prepare the peppers
- Slice each bell pepper in half lengthwise and remove seeds and membranes.
- Place the pepper halves cut-side up in the baking dish.
Step 3 – Make the buffalo chicken filling
- In a mixing bowl, combine:
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup ranch dressing (if using)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Stir until the mixture is smooth and evenly coated.
Step 4 – Stuff the peppers
- Spoon the buffalo chicken mixture into each pepper half, dividing it evenly.
- Sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheddar over the tops, and add extra cheese if you like.
Step 5 – Bake until tender
- Tent the pan with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake another 10 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbling.
Step 6 – Garnish and serve
- Take out of the oven and let stand for 5 minutes.
- Top with sliced green onions and optional blue cheese crumbles or cilantro.
- Serve warm, offering extra ranch or buffalo sauce alongside.
Notes
Nutrition Information
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- Calories: 530
- Total Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
- Sodium: 1,200mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 9g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 5g
- Protein: 40g