Description
Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers are a delightful fusion of spicy, creamy, and savory flavors, all enveloped in tender bell peppers. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for game nights or casual dinners, bringing together shredded chicken, zesty buffalo sauce, and melted cheese for a mouthwatering experience. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch from the peppers and an explosion of flavor that will leave everyone asking for more. Gather your friends and family around this irresistible treat that’s sure to become a favorite at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (red or yellow)
- 3 cups cooked, shredded boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds.
- Cook chicken in a skillet over medium heat until no longer pink (about 6-7 minutes per side). Shred the chicken once cooled.
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with buffalo sauce, cream cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Stuff each bell pepper with the mixture and place upright in a baking dish.
- Top each pepper with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg