Ingredients

4 bell peppers, halved, seeds and cores removed

1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

3 tbsp. butter

1/2 large onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic

3 c. shredded rotisserie chicken

1/2 c. hot sauce (preferably Frank’s Red Hot)

2 c. shredded Gouda

Ranch dressing, for drizzling

2 tbsp. freshly chopped chives

Preparation

Step 1Preheat oven to 400°. Place bell peppers cut side up on a large baking sheet and drizzle all over with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper. Step 2In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more. Step 3Add shredded chicken and hot sauce and toss until combined. Cook until the mixture comes to a simmer, then remove from heat. Step 4Divide chicken mixture between pepper halves. Top with Gouda and bake until cheese is melted and peppers are crisp-tender, 20 to 25 minutes.Step 5Drizzle each stuffed pepper with ranch dressing and sprinkle with chives.