Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers, Low Calorie
Spicy buffalo-seasoned shredded chicken fills halved bell peppers with sautéed celery, carrots, and green onions, then baked until peppers soften. Tabasco and apple cider vinegar deliver tangy heat without heavy cream or cheese. Quick-cooking chicken breast keeps calories minimal while dried dill and garlic powder add depth.
Ingredients
- 12 oz chicken breast, none
- 4 bell pepper, medium, halved and seeded
- 2 cup celery, thinly sliced
- 1 cup carrots, chopped
- ½ cup green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tsp dried dill, none
- 2 tsp onion powder, none
- 1 tsp garlic powder, none
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, none
- 1 tbsp ghee, none
- ½ cup Tabasco sauce, or Louisiana hot sauceFrank's RedHot1:1
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- 2 tsp sea salt, none
- 1 cup water, for baking pan
Instructions
- 1
Add chicken breast to a saucepan, cover with water, bring to a boil over medium-low heat, and boil until cooked through. Shred with a fork and set aside.
- 2
Melt ghee in a medium saucepan. Add celery and carrots, cover, and cook stirring occasionally until softened. Stir in shredded chicken.
- 3
Season chicken mixture with dill, garlic powder, onion powder, and sea salt. Add apple cider vinegar and Tabasco sauce, stir to coat, then remove from heat. Fold in green onions.
- 4
Preheat oven to 375°F. Pour water into the bottom of a baking pan. Scoop chicken mixture into bell peppers, place on baking sheet, cover with foil, and bake until peppers are tender.
- 5
Uncover and serve.
Tips
Shred chicken while still warm for easier texture.
Cover peppers with foil to prevent browning and ensure even cooking.
Good to Know
Refrigerate in airtight container up to 4 days. Reheat covered at 350°F until warmed through.
Prepare chicken mixture up to 2 days ahead. Stuff peppers and bake when ready to serve.
Serve warm as a main course. Pairs well with cauliflower rice or a green salad.
Common Mistakes
Do not skip the foil cover to avoid peppers becoming too dark or drying out during the 50-minute bake.
Do not overfill peppers to avoid mixture spilling into the pan water.
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
General Alternatives
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