Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Bell Peppers
User Reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
229 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Bell Peppers
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Low carb and bursting with flavor, these Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Bell Peppers are an easy dinner to throw together! Made with only 5 ingredients, they're spicy and super cheesy. Try this simple keto-friendly stuffed pepper recipe for meal prep!
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground chicken
- Kosher salt and ground pepper to taste
- 2/3 cup buffalo sauce
- 3 large bell peppers different colors, if desired, halved and seeded
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese like Monterrey Jack, Cheddar, or Mexican cheese blend use low fat
- Optional: cubed or crumbled blue cheese, ranch, and celery sticks
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Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook, breaking the meat with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink. Stir in the buffalo sauce and continue to cook until the chicken is cooked through, around 5-7 minutes more.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper, for easy cleanup.
- Add the prepared pepper halves, cut side up. Spray with cooking spray and season to taste.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes.
- Once the chicken is done, divide it among your pepper halves.
- Sprinkle with shredded cheese and return to the oven. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
- Serve with ranch sauce and crumbled blue cheese, if desired.
Notes
- Buffalo sauce: You can add a bit of additional sauce or remove a little to adjust the spice level.
- Cheese: Shred your own or buy pre-shredded. use low-fat cheese if possible. Also, use your favorite cheese.
- Use may use any other oil in place of olive oil.
- Ground chicken: go for the leanest ground chicken if possible. Or you may use ground turkey instead.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
229kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
82mg
(27%)
Sodium
1084mg
(45%)
Potassium
594mg
(17%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
2732IU
(55%)
Vitamin C
105mg
(117%)
Calcium
332mg
(33%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 229 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 229kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 1084mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 594mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2732IU | 55% |
| Vitamin C | 105mg | 117% |
| Calcium | 332mg | 33% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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