Buffalo Chicken Stuffed PeppersĀ 

By Rena Awada | Updated On May 21, 2022

Low carb and bursting with flavor, these Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers are an easy dinner to throw together! Made with only 5 ingredients, they’re spicy and super cheesy. Try this simple keto-friendly stuffed pepper recipe for meal prep!

top view of 5 stuffed peppers on a plate


These Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers are super simple, with only 5 ingredients and minimal prep. It is such an easy recipe, perfect for when I’m too tired to whip up a more elaborate meal at the end of the day.

What’s more, these Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers taste even better the next day! Allowing the leftovers to sit in the fridge overnight really lets the flavors develop. The chicken takes on the spiciness of the buffalo sauce beautifully! They’re so simple to reheat as well. I like to pop one or two in the oven for lunch and serve them with some crunchy celery sticks on the side, and a drizzle of my homemade ranch dressing.

why you will love this low carb recipe

  • Quick & Easy: This recipe has only 5 ingredients, plus seasoning and any garnish you like (I highly recommend ranch and blue cheese!). It comes together in just minutes making it perfect for busy families!
  • Keto-friendly: As there are no high-carb ingredients in this recipe, it is perfect for the keto diet. To make it even more keto-friendly, stick to green bell peppers, grate your own cheese (shredded cheese has added carbs!), and double-check the net carbs in any sauce you drizzle over the Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers.
  • Meal prep: This recipe is perfect to save for later! Store it in an airtight container and have the leftovers for lunch the next day. This makes sticking to your goals so much easier if you’re on the keto diet!
  • Adaptable: You can use any color of bell peppers, any ground meat you have on hand (chicken, beef, or turkey for example), and hard cheese like cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend. If you like it spicier, drizzle extra buffalo sauce over the stuffed peppers at the end!
Top view of chicken stuffed peppers topped with blue cheese crumble

Ingredients for Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers

  • Oil: A healthy, neutral oil like olive oil or avocado oil is perfect for browning the chicken.
  • Chicken: I chose ground chicken as it’s nice and lean. Other ground meats like lean beef or turkey would also taste delicious.
  • Salt and pepper: Just a little seasoning for the ground chicken. Adjust it to your own taste!
  • Buffalo sauce: Frank’s Red Hot Buffalo sauce is my buffalo sauce of choice! It’s easy to find in the condiments section of your grocery store, and it is great for the keto diet.
  • Bell peppers: You can use any color you like! I know some of my picky eaters aren’t fans of green peppers so I always make sure there are a few orange, red, or yellow peppers as well.
  • Cheese: I like shredded Monterrey Jack or a Mexican cheese blend, shredded cheddar would also be delicious.
  • Optional: I love adding a garnish or two at the end to really make these flavors sing! My go-to’s for Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers are cubed or crumbled blue cheese, celery sticks, and a drizzle of creamy ranch.
Ingredients on a grey table.

How to make Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers

  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook, breaking the meat with a wooden spoon until it has browned and is no longer pink. Stir in the buffalo sauce and continue to cook until the chicken is cooked through, around 5-7 minutes more.
Adding buffalo sauce to ground chicken in a black pan.

3. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375Ā°F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper, for easy cleanup.

4. Add the prepared pepper halves, cut side facing up. Spray with cooking spray and season to taste.

5. Roast in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes.

6. Once the chicken is done, divide it among your pepper halves.

Stuffing peppers with ground meat and sprinkling cheese.

7. Sprinkle with shredded cheese and return to the oven. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.

8. Serve with ranch sauce, crumbled blue cheese, and celery if desired.

Tips for success

  • Try different meat: Ground beef, turkey, or a vegetarian ground meat alternative would all work well in this recipe.
  • Add some more spice! Drizzle some extra buffalo sauce over the Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers when they are finished, along with ranch of course!
  • Store them for later. These stuffed peppers keep well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat them in the microwave or oven until they’re heated through.
  • Love to freeze meals? Great idea! Freeze these stuffed peppers in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw completely before reheating them in the oven or microwave.
close up  stuffed green pepper topped with melted cheese

Frequently asked questions

Should you cook peppers before stuffing them?

Yes! I cook my peppers before stuffing them because I’m adding already cooked ground meat and I don’t want it to dry out while it’s in the oven. When they’re baking, all we really need is the cheese to melt and they’re ready!

How do you make Buffalo Chicken Dip Stuffed Peppers?

Follow my recipe for Buffalo Chicken Dip. In step 3, instead of adding the dip to an oven-safe dish, add it to sliced peppers that have been pre-baked for 10-12 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and bake until the cheese has melted (about 12-15 minutes).

How do you soften bell peppers before stuffing them?

There are two ways you can soften bell peppers before stuffing them. One way is to pre-bake them for about 10-12 minutes. Another easy way would be to Blanch them for about 2-3 minutes in a pot of boiling water. Pat dry and then proceed with stuffing the bell peppers.

What goes inside stuffed peppers?

It’s really up to you what you want to stuff your bell peppers with. Keep it a low-carb meal by stuffing it with cooked ground meat, or keep it vegetarian by stuffing them with cooked rice and veggies.

close up image of stuffed peppers topped with cheese

What goes with Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers?

Other than blue cheese crumbles, a drizzle of ranch, and celery sticks, here is what I like to serve with this Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers Recipe:

top view of cooked stuffed bell peppers

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Top view of chicken stuffed peppers topped with blue cheese crumble

Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Bell PeppersĀ 

Low carb and bursting with flavor, these Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Bell Peppers are an easy dinner to throw together! Made with only 5 ingredients, they're spicy and super cheesy. Try this simple keto-friendly stuffed pepper recipe for meal prep!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 229kcal
Author: Rena

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • kosher salt and ground pepper to taste
  • 2/3 cup Buffalo sauce
  • 3 large bell peppers different colors, if desired, halved and seeded
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese like Monterrey Jack, Cheddar, or Mexican cheese blend use low fat
  • Optional: cubed or crumbled blue cheese, ranch, and celery sticks

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook, breaking the meat with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink. Stir in the buffalo sauce and continue to cook until the chicken is cooked through, around 5-7 minutes more.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper, for easy cleanup.
  • Add the prepared pepper halves, cut side up. Spray with cooking spray and season to taste.
  • Roast in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes.
  • Once the chicken is done, divide it among your pepper halves.
  • Sprinkle with shredded cheese and return to the oven. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
  • Serve with ranch sauce and crumbled blue cheese, if desired.

Notes

  • Buffalo sauce:Ā You can add a bit of additional sauce or remove a little to adjust the spice level.Ā 
  • Cheese: Shred your own or buy pre-shredded. use low-fat cheese if possible. Also, use your favorite cheese.
  • Use may use any other oil in place of olive oil.
  • Ground chicken: go for the leanest ground chicken if possible. Or you may use ground turkey instead.Ā 

Nutrition

Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 1084mg | Potassium: 594mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2732IU | Vitamin C: 105mg | Calcium: 332mg | Iron: 1mg
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