Description
These Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers are vibrant, flavorful, and a perfect way to enjoy a healthy meal. The tender, sweet bell peppers serve as an edible bowl for a spicy and creamy buffalo chicken filling that is sure to please everyone.
Ingredients
Large bell peppers
Pre-cooked shredded chicken
Paleo mayonnaise
Hot sauce or buffalo sauce
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Nutritional yeast
Green onions
Whole30 ranch dressing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking dish.
- Carefully cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
- In a bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, paleo mayonnaise, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, nutritional yeast (if using), and chopped green onions until well combined.
- Spoon the buffalo chicken mixture into each bell pepper until packed.
- Place the stuffed peppers upright in the baking dish and cover with foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the peppers are tender.
- Remove from the oven and drizzle with Whole30 ranch dressing before serving.
Notes
For a prettier presentation, use bell peppers of various colors. You can substitute the chicken thighs with chicken breasts for a leaner option.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20–24 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers, stuffed peppers, buffalo chicken, paleo, healthy dinner