Description
Buffalo chicken stuffed peppers are a crowd-pleasing dish that combines spicy, tender chicken with creamy cheese, all nestled in vibrant bell peppers. Perfect for game day or cozy evenings, these colorful peppers are easy to prepare and full of flavor. With customizable options for dietary preferences, they offer a healthier twist on traditional buffalo wings without sacrificing taste. Serve them hot from the oven for a deliciously satisfying treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium bell peppers (any color)
- 4 boneless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 green onions (sliced)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cumin
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice each bell pepper in half lengthwise and remove seeds. Place cut side up in a baking dish drizzled with olive oil.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook seasoned chicken breasts until golden brown and cooked through (6-7 minutes per side). Shred or dice the cooked chicken.
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with cream cheese, buffalo sauce, garlic powder, cumin, and half of the cheddar cheese.
- Stuff each pepper half generously with the chicken mixture and top with remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper half (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg