Description
If you’re searching for a quick and flavorful dinner that everyone will love, look no further than these Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Bell Peppers. This easy recipe combines the zesty kick of Buffalo sauce with hearty ground chicken, all nestled inside colorful bell peppers and topped with gooey cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, these stuffed peppers are a crowd-pleaser at family gatherings and game-day parties alike. Customizable to fit your tastes, you can swap proteins or add extra veggies for an even more nutritious meal. Get ready to enjoy a deliciously satisfying dish that’s as fun to make as it is to eat!
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground chicken
- Kosher salt and ground pepper (to taste)
- 2/3 cup Buffalo sauce
- 3 large bell peppers (halved and seeded)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (like Monterrey Jack, Cheddar, or Mexican cheese blend; low fat)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, sauté 1 lb ground chicken in 1 tbsp olive oil, seasoning with salt and pepper until cooked through (about 5-7 minutes). Stir in 2/3 cup Buffalo sauce.
- Halve and seed 3 large bell peppers, placing them cut-side up on the prepared pan. Lightly spray with cooking spray and season.
- Roast the peppers for 10-12 minutes until softened.
- Stuff each pepper with the chicken mixture, packing it in well, then top with 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese.
- Return to oven for another 12-15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (approximately 290g)
- Calories: 229
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 804mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 77mg