Description
Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers are a flavorful and satisfying dish featuring tender bell peppers filled with a spicy buffalo chicken mixture, melted cheeses, and topped with creamy ranch or blue cheese dressing. Perfect for a hearty dinner or a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Bell Peppers
- 4 large bell peppers (any color)
Filling
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded)
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 green onions (finely chopped)
Additional Ingredients
- 1/2 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for baking the stuffed peppers evenly.
- Prepare the Bell Peppers: Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes carefully to create hollow vessels. Drizzle the insides of each pepper with olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper to enhance flavor and prevent dryness during baking.
- Prepare the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, and finely chopped green onions. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated and the mixture is creamy and consistent.
- Stuff the Peppers: Spoon the buffalo chicken mixture into each bell pepper, packing it tightly and slightly mounding the filling above the rim to ensure a generous portion.
- Bake the Peppers: Arrange the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for another 10-15 minutes until the peppers are tender and the filling is bubbly and golden on top.
- Serve: Carefully remove the stuffed peppers from the oven and allow them to cool slightly for safe handling. Drizzle each with ranch or blue cheese dressing and garnish with extra chopped green onions if desired. Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For extra heat, add more buffalo sauce or mix in some cayenne pepper to the filling.
- You can use rotisserie chicken or freshly cooked chicken for convenience.
- To make it gluten-free, ensure the buffalo sauce and dressings are certified gluten-free.
- If you prefer a milder version, reduce the buffalo sauce and increase cream cheese slightly.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven to maintain their texture.
