Description
Crunchy roasted bell peppers filled with spicy buffalo chicken and creamy mozzarella, creating a high-protein, low-carb fusion dish. Perfect for health-conscious families seeking a bold yet balanced meal.
Ingredients
4 large bell peppers (red or yellow)
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1/2 cup buffalo sauce (alcohol-free)
1/2 cup cream cheese (non-dairy optional)
1 cup shredded mozzarella
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup grated parmesan (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Halve and hollow out bell peppers, reserving shells
Sauté garlic and onion in olive oil until softened
Mix shredded chicken with buffalo sauce and cream cheese
Stuff pepper halves with chicken mixture
Top each with mozzarella and parmesan (if using)
Bake for 30 minutes until peppers are tender and cheese is bubbly
Notes
Use red/yellow peppers for sweeter flavor
Verify buffalo sauce is alcohol-free
For dairy-free: substitute mozzarella with vegan cheese
Serve with avocado slices or green salad to reduce carbs
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dîners low carb réconfortants
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 1800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg