Description
Experience a flavor explosion with these vibrant Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers. Each bell pepper is generously filled with tender, spicy buffalo chicken, creamy cheese, and topped with fresh green onions. Perfect for game nights or family dinners, this dish not only delights the palate but also serves as a stunning centerpiece on your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1 pound boneless chicken breast
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar and mozzarella blend)
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds.
- In a pan over medium heat, cook chicken for 7-10 minutes until no longer pink; shred.
- Mix shredded chicken with buffalo sauce and cream cheese in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stuff each bell pepper generously with the buffalo chicken mixture.
- Top each pepper with shredded cheese.
- Place stuffed peppers in a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For added spice, incorporate diced jalapeños into the filling. Substitute chicken with turkey or roasted vegetables for a vegetarian option. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat at 350°F until warmed through.