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Spicy Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

These Spicy Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers are a delicious and flavorful meal featuring ground chicken coated in tangy hot sauce and creamy ranch dressing, all stuffed into vibrant bell pepper halves and baked to perfection with melted mozzarella cheese on top. This dish brings together the classic flavors of buffalo chicken in a nutritious, low-carb stuffed pepper format that’s perfect for an easy and satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

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Vegetables

  • 4 large bell peppers, halved and seeded
  • 1/2 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Chopped green onions (for garnish)
  • Cilantro (for garnish)

Protein and Dairy

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Condiments and Liquids

  • 1/2 cup hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Seasonings

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange the halved and seeded bell peppers upright in a baking dish, ready to be filled.
  2. Sauté Aromatics: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onions and minced garlic, cooking until they become translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Cook Chicken: Add the ground chicken to the skillet with the onions and garlic. Cook thoroughly, breaking the meat apart as it cooks. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Add Sauces: Stir in the hot sauce and ranch dressing, mixing well to evenly coat the cooked chicken in the buffalo flavor.
  5. Stuff Peppers: Fill each bell pepper half generously with the buffalo chicken mixture. Then sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly on top of each stuffed pepper.
  6. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven and garnish with chopped green onions and fresh cilantro before serving warm.

Notes

  • You can adjust the heat level by reducing or increasing the amount of hot sauce.
  • Use gluten-free ranch dressing to make this dish gluten-free.
  • Ground turkey can be used as an alternative to ground chicken.
  • For an extra cheesy topping, add some shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese along with the mozzarella.
  • Leftover stuffed peppers can be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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