Keto Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers Recipe
These spooky Keto Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers look like tiny jack-o’-lanterns and taste amazing. They’re creamy, cheesy, spicy, and low-carb, perfect for Halloween dinner or any night you want something fun and comforting without the carbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings (1 stuffed pepper per person) 1x
- Category: Main Course, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Keto, Low-Carb
Ingredients
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4 large orange bell peppers (bright and firm)
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2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
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1/3 cup cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup buffalo sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
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1/4 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
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1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
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2 tablespoons butter
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Optional: chopped green onions or parsley for garnish
Instructions
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Prep the peppers: Cut off the tops of each bell pepper and remove seeds and membranes. Save the tops for later.
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Carve faces: Use a small knife to carve jack-o’-lantern faces (eyes, nose, mouth). Don’t make the holes too big or the filling will spill.
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Make the filling: In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, cream cheese, buffalo sauce, ranch or blue cheese dressing, half the cheese, and butter. Stir until smooth and creamy.
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Stuff: Spoon the buffalo chicken mixture into each pepper. Top with the rest of the cheese and place the pepper tops back on.
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Bake: Put peppers upright in a baking dish. Add 1/4 inch of water to the bottom of the dish. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 minutes, until cheese is melted and peppers are soft.
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Cool and serve: Let them rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with green onions or parsley if you like.
Notes
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Don’t overbake or the peppers will get too soft.
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Use thicker buffalo sauce for a creamy filling.
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You can make them ahead — just stuff the peppers, cover, and refrigerate until ready to bake.
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For kids, skip the buffalo sauce and use plain chicken with cream cheese and ranch.
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Leftovers reheat well in the oven or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 320 Sugar: 4g Sodium: 870mg Fat: 22g Saturated Fat: 9g Unsaturated Fat: 10g Trans Fat: 0g Carbohydrates: 6g Fiber: 1g Protein: 27g Cholesterol: 105mg