Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers
These Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers are a spicy, flavorful dish that combines tender bell peppers with a delicious buffalo chicken filling. Perfect for a hearty meal or a fun appetizer!
Equipment
- 1 baking dish
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 skillet
- 1 cutting board
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers Any color
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- ½ cup buffalo sauce Plus more for serving
- 1 cup cream cheese Softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Plus extra for topping
- ¼ cup diced green onions
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Place them upright in a baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Spoon the buffalo chicken mixture into each bell pepper, packing it tightly and mounding it slightly at the top.
- Top each stuffed pepper with additional shredded cheddar cheese.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese on top is bubbly and slightly golden.
- Let the stuffed peppers cool for a few minutes before serving. Drizzle with extra buffalo sauce if desired.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the spice level by using mild or hot buffalo sauce, according to your preference.
These stuffed peppers can also be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking. Just add a few extra minutes to the cooking time if baking from cold.