Buffalo Chicken-Stuffed Peppers
Buffalo Chicken-Stuffed Peppers is the perfect way to get rid of food fatigue and enjoy some amazing flavors.
Allowed for all Ideal Protein phases.
Serving size
Ingredients
- 4 bell peppers – halved, seeds and cores removed
- 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 cup shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1/2 cup hot sauce (preferably Frank’s Red Hot)
- 2 cup shredded Gorgonzola cheese (for Maintenance only)
- Approved Ranch dressing – for drizzling
- 2 tbsp. freshly chopped chives
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Place bell peppers cut side up on a large baking sheet and drizzle all over with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Add garlic and cook until fragrance comes out, for 1 minute more.
Step 3
Add shredded chicken and hot sauce and toss until well combined.
Step 5
Cook until the mixture comes to a simmer, then remove from heat.
Step 6
Divide chicken mixture between pepper halves. Top with cheese (maintenance) and bake until cheese is melted and peppers are crisp-tender, for 20 to 25 minutes.
Step 7
Drizzle each stuffed pepper with approved ranch dressing and sprinkle with chives.
Step 8
Serve and enjoy!
