Description
Spicy Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers combine tender bell peppers filled with a zesty blend of ground chicken, hot sauce, and ranch dressing, topped with melted mozzarella cheese for a deliciously bold and satisfying meal perfect for any weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 4 large bell peppers, halved and seeded
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Chopped green onions and cilantro for garnish
Meat
- 1 pound ground chicken
Dairy
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Other
- 1/2 cup hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Peppers: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the halved and seeded bell peppers cut side up in a baking dish ready for stuffing.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat 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.
- Cook Chicken: Add the ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook thoroughly until no longer pink, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste throughout the process.
- Add Sauces: Stir in the hot sauce and ranch dressing, mixing well to evenly coat the cooked chicken with the spicy and creamy flavors.
- Stuff Peppers: Evenly spoon the buffalo chicken mixture into each bell pepper half, filling them generously. Then, sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the tops of the stuffed peppers.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, until the peppers are tender, and the cheese is melted, golden, and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro before serving to add fresh color and brightness.
Notes
- You can adjust the hot sauce quantity to make the dish milder or spicier according to your preference.
- For a low-fat alternative, use low-fat cheese and ranch dressing.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Feel free to substitute ground turkey or beef if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
