Spice up your evening with these Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers! Packed with a creamy, spicy buffalo chicken filling, these stuffed peppers are perfect for a weeknight meal or a fun gathering. The combination of tender bell peppers, shredded chicken, and creamy cheese with a kick of buffalo sauce creates a satisfying and mouthwatering dish that everyone will love.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
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Bold and Flavorful: The creamy buffalo chicken filling is a game-changer with the right balance of spice and savory richness.
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Comforting and Satisfying: With a hearty filling and gooey melted cheese on top, this dish is both comforting and satisfying.
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Easy and Quick: In just under 50 minutes, you’ll have a fun, flavorful dinner that’s perfect for any occasion.
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Customizable: Adjust the spice level with more or less buffalo sauce, and feel free to skip the blue cheese crumbles if you prefer a milder flavor.
Ingredients:
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4 large bell peppers (any color)
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2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
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½ cup buffalo sauce (adjust to taste)
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1 cup cream cheese, softened
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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½ cup blue cheese crumbles (optional)
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¼ cup green onions, sliced (for garnish)
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare the Peppers:
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Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Drizzle the outside of each pepper with a little olive oil, then place them in a baking dish.
3. Make the Filling:
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In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, half of the shredded cheddar cheese, and blue cheese crumbles (if using). Stir until everything is well blended. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Stuff the Peppers:
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Generously stuff each bell pepper with the buffalo chicken mixture, pressing it down slightly to pack it in.
5. Top with Cheese:
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Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top of each stuffed pepper.
6. Bake:
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Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
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After 25 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
7. Serve:
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Remove the peppers from the oven and garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Presentation Tips:
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Serve the stuffed peppers on a platter and drizzle with extra buffalo sauce for added flavor.
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Garnish with fresh parsley for a vibrant, fresh touch.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Nutrition (Per Serving):
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Calories: Approx. 350 kcal
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Carbs: 15g
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Protein: 30g
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Fat: 22g
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Sodium: 900mg
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Fiber: 4g
Conclusion:
These Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers are a fun and delicious twist on classic stuffed peppers. The spicy buffalo chicken filling combined with melted cheese and tender peppers creates an irresistible meal that’s perfect for anyone who loves bold flavors. Whether you’re serving them for dinner or bringing them to a party, these stuffed peppers are sure to be a hit! Enjoy this comforting, spicy, and cheesy dish with family and friends!
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Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
Description
Spice up your evening with these Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers! Packed with a creamy, spicy buffalo chicken filling, these stuffed peppers are perfect for a weeknight meal or a fun gathering. The combination of tender bell peppers, shredded chicken, and creamy cheese with a kick of buffalo sauce creates a satisfying and mouthwatering dish that everyone will love.
Ingredients
4 large bell peppers (any color)
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
½ cup buffalo sauce (adjust to taste)
1 cup cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup blue cheese crumbles (optional)
¼ cup green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Salt and pepper to taste
Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). - Prepare the Peppers:
Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Drizzle the outside of each pepper with a little olive oil, then place them in a baking dish. - Make the Filling:
In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, half of the shredded cheddar cheese, and blue cheese crumbles (if using). Stir until everything is well blended. Season with salt and pepper to taste. - Stuff the Peppers:
Generously stuff each bell pepper with the buffalo chicken mixture, pressing it down slightly to pack it in. - Top with Cheese:
Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top of each stuffed pepper. - Bake:
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. After 25 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is bubbly and golden. - Serve:
Remove the peppers from the oven and garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
- Type of Cherries: I like to use Bing cherries for that classic Black Forest cake flavor, but any variety of sweet, fresh cherries will work just as well.
- Storage: If you plan to store the oats for more than two days, prepare the chocolate cherry mixture as directed, but wait to stir in the chopped cherries until just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Cuisine: American
