Description
Transform leftover chicken into a zesty and impressive meal with these Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium-sized Bell Peppers
- 2 cups Cooked Chicken, shredded
- 1 cup Buffalo Sauce
- 4 oz Cream Cheese
- 1 cup Shredded Cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 2 Green Onions, sliced
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Wash, slice the tops off, and remove the seeds of each bell pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, shredded cheese (reserve some for topping), green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Spoon the buffalo chicken mixture into each bell pepper, packing tightly, and top with reserved cheese.
- Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and bake for about 30 minutes until the peppers are tender and the cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, and garnish with extra green onions or ranch dressing.
Notes
To keep the peppers firm, avoid overcooking them. Reserve enough cheese for topping to achieve that gooey finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Stuffed Peppers, Chicken Recipe, Leftover Chicken, Buffalo Chicken, Easy Dinner
