Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers Recipe
Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers Recipe combines tangy buffalo sauce with tender chicken filling.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Baking dish (9x13 inch)
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Aluminum foil
Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers any color
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast shredded
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Cut pepper tops off carefully.
- Remove all seeds and membranes completely.
- Brush peppers with olive oil lightly.
- Place peppers in baking dish upright.
- Mix shredded chicken with cream cheese.
- Add buffalo sauce and garlic powder.
- Season mixture with salt and pepper.
- Stir in half the cheddar cheese.
- Add chopped green onions to mixture.
- Stuff each pepper with chicken mixture.
- Top with remaining cheddar cheese generously.
- Cover dish with aluminum foil tightly.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until tender.
- Remove foil during last 10 minutes.
- Let peppers cool for 5 minutes.
- Serve hot with additional buffalo sauce.
Notes
- Choose peppers that sit upright steadily for even cooking
- Pre-cook peppers for 5 minutes if you prefer softer texture
- Substitute Greek yogurt for cream cheese for lighter version
- Add diced celery for extra crunch and authentic buffalo flavor
- Use rotisserie chicken for quick and convenient preparation