Description
Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers combine spicy buffalo chicken with creamy cheese in vibrant bell peppers, baked to tender perfection. This easy and flavorful dish is perfect for a hearty weeknight dinner or game day snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Bell Peppers
- 4 large bell peppers (any color)
Filling
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (adjust to taste)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
Garnish
- 2 green onions, finely sliced
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the stuffed peppers.
- Prepare Peppers: Slice the tops off the bell peppers and carefully remove all seeds. Place the peppers upright in a baking dish to hold the filling.
- Make Filling: In a large bowl, combine shredded cooked chicken, buffalo sauce, softened cream cheese, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are well blended for a creamy and spicy filling.
- Stuff Peppers: Fill each bell pepper with the buffalo chicken mixture, pressing down gently to pack the filling evenly within the peppers.
- Bake: Bake the stuffed peppers in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese has melted and is bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the peppers from the oven, sprinkle the tops with finely sliced green onions, and serve warm for the best taste.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to control the spiciness to your preference.
- Leftover cooked chicken, such as rotisserie, works perfectly for this recipe.
- For a creamier texture, you can add a little ranch or blue cheese dressing into the filling mix.
- The bell peppers can be any color; red, yellow, and orange provide a sweeter flavor while green is more robust and slightly bitter.
- Serve with celery sticks and extra buffalo sauce for a complete buffalo-style meal.
