Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Bell Peppers
Kick up the heat with buffalo chicken stuffed bell peppers. These spicy, keto friendly peppers are perfect for a low carb dinner or a crowd-pleasing game day appetizer.
Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min
Servings
6
Calories
410

Ingredients
- 6 large bell peppers, tops removed and seeded
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie is perfect)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup Frank's RedHot Buffalo Wings sauce, plus more for drizzling
- 1/4 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- Ranch dressing and celery sticks, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Blanch peppers 3 minutes in salted boiling water, drain, and stand upright in a baking dish.
- 2
In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the buffalo sauce, ranch, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth and pale orange.
- 3
Fold in the shredded chicken, cheddar, and mozzarella until every strand is coated in the creamy buffalo mixture.
- 4
Divide the filling between the peppers, packing tightly.
- 5
Cover with foil and bake 20 minutes.
- 6
Uncover, top with the crumbled blue cheese, and bake 8–10 more minutes until the cheese is melty and the tops are golden.
- 7
Finish with a drizzle of extra buffalo sauce and ranch, scatter with scallions, and serve with celery sticks alongside for the full wing experience.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving · 410 calories
protein
36g
carbs
10g
fat
26g
fiber
3g
sugar
5g
sodium
1120mg
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Frequently Asked Questions
What buffalo sauce should I use?+
Frank's RedHot Buffalo Wings sauce is the classic — it's tangy, buttery, and not overly spicy. For extra heat, add a teaspoon of cayenne. For milder, use Frank's Original with 2 tablespoons melted butter.
Can I make buffalo chicken stuffed peppers low-carb?+
This recipe is already keto-friendly at 10g net carbs per pepper. Skip the blanching if you prefer them extra firm, and use full-fat dairy.
Do I have to use blue cheese?+
No — swap it 1:1 with more shredded cheddar or mozzarella if blue cheese isn't your thing. Serve with ranch instead of blue cheese dressing.
Can I make this with ground chicken or turkey?+
Yes — brown 1 1/4 lbs ground chicken or turkey, drain, and use in place of shredded chicken. It absorbs the buffalo sauce even more intensely.
How does this compare to your Buffalo Chicken Dip?+
Our High Protein Buffalo Chicken Dip is meant for scooping with chips; these peppers turn the same beloved flavors into a portioned, protein-forward dinner that's also low-carb.
Can I make these ahead for game day?+
Yes — assemble the peppers up to 24 hours in advance. Refrigerate covered and bake straight from the fridge, adding 8–10 minutes to the covered bake.
What sides go with buffalo chicken stuffed peppers?+
Celery and carrot sticks with extra ranch, a simple green salad, and homemade air fryer fries all pair perfectly.

Recipe by Sarah Mitchell
Professional home cook · Tested in a real American kitchen
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