Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers
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Get ready to spice up your dinner with these Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers! They’re packed with protein from shredded chicken and creamy Greek yogurt, and feature crunchy Penny Panko and a kick of Buffalo sauce, making them a tasty, low-carb dinner option that’s both healthy and satisfying. Here’s how to make these easy stuffed peppers that are sure to become a family favorite!
Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers Recipe
Servings: 6 stuffed pepper halves
Ingredients for Buffalo Chicken Peppers
- Main Ingredients:
- 3 bell peppers, halved and seeds removed
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup cooked quinoa (adds a nice texture and extra protein)
- Creamy Buffalo Sauce Mixture:
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup Buffalo sauce
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Topping:
- ⅓ cup Penny Panko breadcrumbs
- ⅓ cup shredded cheese of choice (I’d recommend Monterey Jack, Swiss, or mozzarella, but cheddar works great, too!)
- Green onions, chopped, for garnish
Instructions for Making Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F and lightly grease a baking dish that will hold all of your stuffed peppers snugly.
- Make the Filling: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, Greek yogurt, Buffalo sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until everything is well-coated and creamy. Then, fold in the cooked quinoa to add that extra boost of protein and flavor.
- Stuff the Peppers: Place the bell pepper halves in the greased baking dish, then evenly fill each pepper with the Buffalo chicken mixture.
- Top with Panko and Cheese: Evenly sprinkle your Penny Panko and shredded cheese over each pepper half for a delicious, melty finish.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for 30 minutes or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven, garnish with chopped green onions, and enjoy these spicy, cheesy Buffalo chicken stuffed peppers!
These Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers are a flavor-packed, low-carb meal that’s easy to make and perfect for meal prep, weeknight dinners, or game day gatherings. Enjoy every spicy, creamy bite!
Stay Cheesin'!
Recipe adapted from @hopefulfoodfinds on Instagram.