Description
A delightful blend of spicy buffalo chicken and creamy cheese stuffed into vibrant bell peppers, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté diced onions and minced garlic until fragrant.
- Mix together cooked chicken, cream cheese, buffalo sauce, sautéed vegetables, and half the shredded cheese in a large bowl.
- Fill each pepper with the buffalo chicken mixture and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake covered with foil for 25-30 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly.
- Serve with extra buffalo sauce or ranch dressing if desired.
Notes
Adjust the spice level of the filling according to your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Buffalo Chicken, Stuffed Peppers, Family Recipe, Comfort Food