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Buffalo Ranch Chicken Stuffed Peppers (High‑Protein, Creamy, 30‑Minute Dinner)

These Buffalo Ranch Chicken Stuffed Peppers are the perfect high‑protein dinner when you’re craving something creamy, spicy, and incredibly satisfying. Made with ground chicken, tangy buffalo sauce, and a lightened‑up ranch‑yogurt blend, this recipe delivers all the bold flavor of your favorite game‑day dip in a fresh, veggie‑forward way. The peppers bake until tender, the filling gets perfectly melty, and every bite hits that ideal balance of heat, creaminess, and crunch. They’re quick, family‑friendly, and meal‑prep approved.
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Servings: 4

Ingredients

For the Peppers

  • 3 large bell peppers halved and seeds removed
  • Avocado oil spray
  • Pinch of salt + pepper

Buffalo Ranch Chicken Filling

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • ½ cup buffalo sauce Frank’s is perfect
  • ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp avocado‑oil mayo optional but adds creaminess
  • 1 tbsp ranch seasoning Primal Palate or similar
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack

Toppings

  • Extra buffalo drizzle
  • Ranch drizzle Greek yogurt + ranch seasoning + splash of water
  • Green onions
  • Crumbled feta or blue cheese optional
  • Fresh parsley

Instructions

Prep the Peppers

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Place pepper halves on a baking sheet, spray lightly with avocado oil, and season with salt + pepper.
  • Bake for 10 minutes to soften slightly.

Make the Buffalo Ranch Chicken

  • Heat a skillet over medium‑high.
  • Add ground chicken and cook until browned.
  • Stir in buffalo sauce, Greek yogurt, mayo, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Simmer 2–3 minutes until creamy and thick.
  • Stir in shredded cheese until melted and combined.

Stuff the Peppers

  • Remove peppers from the oven.
  • Fill each pepper generously with the buffalo ranch chicken mixture.
  • Top with a little extra cheese if you want them extra melty.

Bake

  • Return to the oven for 10–12 minutes, until hot and bubbly.

Finish + Serve

  • Top with:
  • A drizzle of buffalo sauce
  • A drizzle of ranch
  • Green onions
  • Parsley
  • Optional: blue cheese or feta for tang