Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers
These Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers deliver 37g protein and 303 calories per serving — a calorie-efficient dinner that maximizes protein density. Batch-preps 6 servings on the stovetop in quick time, giving you a vegetable-based meal that fills your protein quota.
Ingredients
- •Bell Pepper
- •Hot Sauce, Frank'S RedHot(160g)
- •Unsalted Butter(15g)
- •1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- •Garlic powder(3g)
- •Onion powder(3g)
- •Chicken Breast, Grilled(480g)
- •Greek Yogurt (Nonfat)(120g)
Plain Greek yogurt — nonfat (0%) or low-fat (2%). Not regular yogurt.
- •Cheese, Provolone(180g)
Part-skim mozzarella. Pre-shredded bags are convenient for meal prep.
- •Cheese, Feta, Crumbled(120g)
- •Green Onion (Scallion)(60g)
Instructions
- 1Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- 2Slice the bell peppers in half from top to bottom. Remove the seeds and membranes then arrange cut side up in the prepared baking dish.
- 3In a medium saucepan over medium heat, stir together the hot sauce, butter, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder, until the butter melts. Remove from the heat.
- 4Stir in the shredded chicken, coating with the sauce.
- 5Stir in the Greek yogurt and 1/4 cup of the provolone.
- 6Mound the filling inside of the peppers. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup provolone over the top.
- 7Pour a bit of water into the pan with the peppers—just enough to barely cover the bottom of the pan. Carefully transfer to the oven and bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes, until the peppers are fork tender and the cheese is melted.
- 8Remove from the oven. Top with feta and chopped green onions. Enjoy hot.
Nutrition — Per Serving
303
calories
37g
protein
17g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 5g
- Saturated fat
- 8.6g
- Sodium
- 1244 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.4g
6 servings per batch · ~190g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers have per serving?
Each serving contains 37g of protein and 303 calories, making it one of the lowest-calorie, high-protein options in the app. The macro split is 17g fat and 5g carbs per serving.
How long does Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers take to prep?
This recipe qualifies as quick prep and yields 6 servings, so you can batch-cook an entire week's worth of dinners in one stovetop session. You're looking at minimal active time per meal when divided across your prep week.
Is Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers good for fat loss?
At 303 calories and 37g protein per serving with only 5g carbs, this recipe is optimized for fat loss phases where you need filling meals without excess calories. The high protein-to-calorie ratio keeps you satiated while maintaining a deficit.
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