Description
These Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers combine tender bell peppers with a spicy, creamy buffalo chicken filling, topped with melted cheddar cheese and a sprinkle of green onions. A delicious and easy-to-make dish perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Filling
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the stuffed peppers.
- Prepare Peppers: Cut the tops off the bell peppers and carefully remove the seeds and membranes to create cavities for stuffing.
- Mix Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until well incorporated and creamy.
- Stuff Peppers: Spoon the buffalo chicken mixture evenly into each hollowed bell pepper, packing the filling gently inside.
- Arrange in Dish: Place the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish, ensuring they are stable and spaced evenly.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the stuffed peppers, followed by a topping of chopped green onions for freshness and color.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the bell peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- Use any color bell peppers you like to add visual variety.
- For extra heat, add more buffalo sauce or sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
- Leftover chicken can be substituted with rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Serve with a side of ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
- Make sure to remove all seeds and membranes to avoid bitterness.
