Easy Low Carb Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers
These Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers are a deliciously spicy and creamy low-carb meal that satisfies your cravings without the guilt. Packed with flavor and perfect for meal prep, they are sure to become a new favorite in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Red bell peppers
- Yellow bell peppers
- Orange bell peppers
- Cooked shredded chicken breast
- Buffalo sauce (sugar-free or very low-carb)
- Full-fat cream cheese
- Shredded mozzarella cheese or cheddar blend
- Low-carb ranch or blue cheese dressing (optional)
- Diced onion
- Minced garlic
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder (optional)
- Onion powder (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the bell peppers in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and membranes.
- In a medium skillet, heat a little olive oil or avocado oil over medium heat. Add half a cup of finely diced onion and one or two cloves of minced garlic, cooking until fragrant and softened, about 3-5 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken with the softened cream cheese. Stir in the buffalo sauce, starting with half a cup and adjusting to taste. Add half of the shredded cheese, the sautéed onions and garlic, salt, black pepper, and optional garlic or onion powder. Mix until well combined.
- Stuff each bell pepper half with the buffalo chicken mixture, packing it in tightly. Arrange the stuffed peppers on a baking sheet.
- Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese over the top of each stuffed pepper. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and serve hot, optionally drizzling with ranch or blue cheese dressing and garnishing with chopped chives or green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Always check labels for hidden sugars in buffalo sauce and dressings. You can prepare the filling ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days. Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of buffalo sauce used.