Description
Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers are a cheesy, spicy, and comforting main dish featuring tender bell peppers filled with creamy buffalo chicken and topped with melted cheese. This easy, customizable recipe is perfect for Valentine’s Day or any night you want a wow-factor meal with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers (any color, about 1.3 lbs)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (about 10 oz)
- 1/3 cup Buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheese, divided (cheddar, Monterey Jack, mozzarella, or pepper jack)
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice tops off bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes. If needed, trim bottoms so peppers stand upright. Place in a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken, Buffalo sauce, softened cream cheese, half the shredded cheese (1/2 cup), ranch or blue cheese dressing, garlic powder, onion powder, and green onions. Stir until creamy and evenly coated.
- Spoon filling into each pepper, packing tightly and mounding tops slightly.
- Cover dish loosely with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil, sprinkle remaining cheese on top, and bake uncovered for another 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden and peppers are fork-tender.
- Let peppers rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with extra green onions or a drizzle of ranch if desired.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for convenience. Peppers can be prepped and stuffed a day ahead and baked when ready. For extra flavor, add chopped celery or carrots to the filling. Broil for 2 minutes at the end for a crispy cheese top. Recipe is naturally gluten-free; use vegan cream cheese and omit cheese for dairy-free. Substitute Greek yogurt or ricotta for cream cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 850
- Fat: 13
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 22
Keywords: buffalo chicken, stuffed peppers, easy dinner, Valentine’s Day, cheesy, spicy, gluten-free, meal prep, chicken recipe