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Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers

Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers for a Flavorful Weeknight Meal

Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers are a spicy, healthy option perfect for weeknight meals or game day snacks.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 peppers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

For the Peppers
  • 4 pieces Bell Peppers Any color
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Pre-Cooked Shredded Chicken Swap with turkey or vegetarian option if desired
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Use dairy-free mayo
  • 1/4 cup Hot Sauce Adjust based on spice tolerance
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Substitute with fresh garlic if preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Use chopped onions for texture
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Personalize to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground recommended
  • 1/4 cup Nutritional Yeast Optional for cheesy flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions For garnish; can substitute chives or omit

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a large baking dish with olive oil or cooking spray.
  2. Slice the bell peppers in half lengthwise, removing seeds and membranes. Arrange cut side up in the greased dish.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, mayonnaise, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and nutritional yeast. Mix until well-coated.
  4. Stuff each halved pepper with the chicken mixture, packing tightly.
  5. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes until tops are brown.
  6. Let cool, drizzle with dairy-free ranch dressing, and sprinkle with sliced green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pepperCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 28gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure chicken is moist for best flavor. Pack filling tightly and choose uniform-sized peppers for even cooking.

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