Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers
User Reviews
4
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
203 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers
Description
This recipe stuffs halved green bell peppers with a creamy blend of shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, grated cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, Frank's Red Hot sauce, and ranch seasoning. The peppers are placed in a baking dish with water at the bottom to help soften them during a gentle bake at 350°F. Covered with foil, they cook for 25 minutes until softened.
After baking, the foil is removed, the remaining cheddar sprinkled on top, and the dish is briefly broiled to melt the cheese and add a slight crust. The finished peppers are garnished with fresh chives and optionally drizzled with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
This dish pairs well as a spicy, creamy option for lunches or dinners, offering a balance of textures between the tender peppers and rich filling. The heat from hot sauce is moderated by creamy cheeses and ranch seasoning for a flavorful bite.
The recipe notes the caloric and macronutrient content for each pepper half, helpful for dietary tracking.
Ingredients
- 4 green bell pepper sliced in half length-wise
- 2 cups chicken cooked shredded
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese divided, grated
- 1/4 cup mozzarella grated
- 1/3 cup hot sauce Frank's Red Hot brand
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix
- 1 tablespoon chives
- ranch dressing for serving, or blue cheese dressing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Place the pepper halves in a 9x13 baking dish and set aside.
- Add the chicken, cream cheese, 1/4 cup of cheddar, mozzarella, hot sauce, and ranch to a mixing bowl and stir well combine.
- Spoon the chicken mixture evenly into the peppers.
- Add one tablespoon of water to the bottom of the baking dish and cover pan tightly with foil.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until peppers have softened to your liking.
- Remove the foil, sprinkle with the remaining cheddar, and set your oven to broil. Broil for 1 minute to melt the cheese.
- Sprinkle with chives just before serving. Drizzle with ranch or blue cheese dressing, if desired.
Notes
- Each pepper half provides about 201 calories with 15g of fat and 4g of net carbs.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 203 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 203kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 703mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 231mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 715IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 48mg | 53% |
| Calcium | 117mg | 12% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4
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