Description
Indulge in vibrant flavors with Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers, a gourmet twist on a classic comfort food, offering creamy, spicy chicken nestled within sweet bell peppers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh chives, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Halve the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Place them cut-side up in a baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and softened cream cheese. Stir until fully incorporated.
- Spoon the chicken mixture into each pepper half, pressing lightly to pack the filling.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the tops of each stuffed pepper.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and golden.
- Allow the peppers to cool slightly before garnishing with fresh chives.
Notes
For added depth, you can include sautéed onions and garlic in the filling. Consider variations with roasted turkey or shrimp for an upscale twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg