Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Bell Peppers

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Cooking Method:
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 6
Calories: 250
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Dietary: Gluten Free, Nut Free, Paleo, Soy Free
Ingredients
  • 3 bell peppers (color of choice, sliced in half & de-seeded)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
  • 16 oz chicken (cooked & shredded)
  • 1/2 green onion (bunch (4-6), chopped)
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • salt (to taste)
  • pepper (to taste)
  • 1 cup brown rice (cooked)
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
Instructions
  1. 1
    Preheat your oven to 400°F.
  2. 2
    Line the bell pepper halves facing up in a 9x13 baking dish. Drizzle with the olive oil. Season with a little bit of salt & bake for 15 minutes.
  3. 3
    In the meantime, combine the shredded chicken, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, buffalo sauce, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix until fully incorporated.
  4. 4
    Divide the cooked rice among the insides of each bell pepper half and then divide buffalo chicken mixture evenly on top of the rice. Sprinkle the tops of the peppers with shredded cheddar cheese.
  5. 5
    Bake for 20 minutes. Broil for the last 5 minutes if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Serving Size 1/2 bell pepper

Amount Per Serving
Calories 252kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.6g17%
Saturated Fat 3.4g17%
Cholesterol 79.9mg27%
Sodium 594mg25%
Total Carbohydrate 14.1g5%
Dietary Fiber 2.3g10%
Sugars 2.9g
Protein 26.7g54%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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