Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers
Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers are a delicious and spicy dish that combines tender chicken, tangy buffalo sauce, and creamy cheese, all packed into sweet bell peppers. This recipe is not only flavorful but also a healthy option that can be served as a main course or appetizer.
Equipment
- 1 baking dish (9x13 inches)
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 oven mitts
Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers red, green, yellow or orange
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- ½ cup buffalo wing sauce
- ½ cup cream cheese softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup chopped green onions
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion 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. Place them upright in a baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, buffalo wing sauce, softened cream cheese, half of the shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Spoon the buffalo chicken mixture into each bell pepper, packing it down gently to ensure they are filled.
- Top each stuffed pepper with the remaining 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 is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a couple of minutes before serving.
Notes
You can substitute the chicken with shredded rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation.
Adjust the heat level by increasing or decreasing the amount of buffalo wing sauce.
These stuffed peppers can be made ahead of time and refrigerated before baking. Just add a few extra minutes to the cooking time when ready to serve.