Buffalo Chicken Peppers

Introduction to Keto Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers

These Keto Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers are packed with tender chicken, buffalo sauce, and cheese! This is the perfect easy keto dinner or appetizer for about 5 net carbs per serving. Friends, I am sharing one of my favorite go-to quick and easy dinners! These Keto Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers have long been a family favorite in our house! It’s no secret that we are big fans of Buffalo Chicken.

What Makes These Stuffed Peppers Special

What I really love about these amazing stuffed peppers are how easy they are! You can use a rotisserie or left-over chicken, but if I am cooking from scratch I love to simply put the chicken in the slow cooker and let it do the work for me!

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Ingredients Overview

Below is a brief overview of the ingredients needed to make this recipe.

• Mini Sweet Peppers
• Chicken: a great chance to utilize any leftover or rotisserie chicken
• Dairy: cream cheese and cheddar cheese
• Ranch Dressing Seasoning
• Buffalo Sauce: we used Frank’s Buffalo Sauce
• Optional: Green Onions or Bleu Cheese Crumbles for garnish

How to Make Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers

To make these delicious peppers, follow these steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Spray a large cookie sheet with cooking spray.
3. Place sliced sweet peppers in a single layer
4. In a medium-size mixing bowl combine the chicken, cream cheese, ranch dressing, and buffalo sauce.
5. Place a spoonful of the buffalo chicken mixture in each pepper.
6. Top with shredded cheese.
7. Bake for 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly.

Storage and Reheating Instructions

This recipe can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. First, allow to cool completely before placing in an airtight container to store in the refrigerator. You can reheat them in the oven or microwave. In the microwave, reheat in 30-second increments until heated to your desired level. We recommend reheating in the oven for the best flavor. If reheating in the oven, reheat at 350 degrees F for about 5-10 minutes or until heated to your desired level.

Can You Eat Peppers on a Keto Diet?

Yes! Stuffed Peppers are a great way to add vitamins and nutrients to your keto diet with very few carbs. I often use bell peppers as well as smaller sweet peppers to make quick and easy keto-friendly meals. As with most vegetables on a keto diet, just be mindful of your portions.

Nutrition Information Per Serving

This recipe is calculated to serve 6, which equals about 6-7 Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers per serving. This recipe calls for one pound of mini sweet peppers, so of course the exact number of peppers you will have varies per serving. This has just 5.4 net carbs per serving making them perfect for a keto lunch or dinner!

Nutrition Facts

• Serving: 6 or 7 Stuffed Pepper halves
• Calories: 297 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 7g
• Protein: 29g
• Fat: 16.4g
• Cholesterol: 104mg
• Sodium: 344mg
• Fiber: 1.6g
• Sugar: 4.5g

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a large cookie sheet with cooking spray. Place sliced sweet peppers in a single layer on the pan.
2. In a medium-size mixing bowl combine the chicken, cream cheese, ranch dressing, and buffalo sauce.
3. Place a spoonful of the buffalo chicken mixture in each pepper. Top with shredded cheese.
4. Bake for 15 minutes. Once cheese is bubbly, remove the pan from the oven. Garnish with additional buffalo sauce and green onions if desired.

Notes

The number of pepper halves per serving depends on how many peppers are in your pound. One serving is 1/6th of the recipe.
This recipe makes 6 servings, and each serving has 5.4 net carbs.