Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers
Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers are a delicious and healthy dish that combines the spicy, tangy flavor of buffalo chicken with the freshness of bell peppers. Perfect as an appetizer or main course, these stuffed peppers are satisfying and packed with flavor.
Equipment
- 1 baking dish
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 skillet
- 1 oven mitts
Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers Any color
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- ½ cup buffalo sauce Adjust to taste
- 1 cup cream cheese Softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup green onions Chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, mix the shredded chicken with buffalo sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until evenly coated and heated through.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken mixture with softened cream cheese, half of the shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped green onions. Mix until well combined.
- Stuff each bell pepper with the buffalo chicken mixture, packing it down slightly. Place stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish.
- Top each stuffed pepper with the remaining cheddar cheese.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
- Let the peppers cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers!
Notes
You can add more vegetables like diced celery or carrots to the filling for added crunch and nutrition.
Consider serving with a side of ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
These stuffed peppers can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator before baking. Adjust cooking time if baking from cold.