Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers

If you like buffalo chicken, you'll love these Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers! These bell peppers are filled with a spicy chicken mixture, topped with cheese, and baked until gooey. Packed with flavor, they are a great way to add color and nutrition to your meal.

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• Buffalo Stuffed Peppers
• Why You'll Love This Easy Dinner
• Main Ingredients
• How To Make Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers
• Storage Recommendations
• Tips and Tricks
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Buffalo Stuffed Peppers

Our family loves all things buffalo-flavored. Some of our favorites are buffalo chicken dip, buffalo chicken pasta, buffalo tots, and chicken pepper nachos. We always keep leftover rotisserie chicken in the freezer for these easy recipes. 

This time, I took those flavors we love and gave them a healthier twist by stuffing them into large bell peppers. It’s the perfect way to enjoy a full meal while still getting all the bold, zesty taste of our favorite appetizers! The best part is the meal comes together in minutes!

Why You'll Love This Easy Dinner

• Easy to Make: This quick meal needs little prep and only a few ingredients. It is simple to put together and clean up.
• Perfect Balance of Flavors: The kick of buffalo sauce, creamy cheese, and sweet bell peppers make this dish so tasty and satisfying.
• Low Carb Alternative: Stuffed peppers are a satisfying and flavorful alternative for those watching their carb intake.
• Customize to Taste: You can easily adjust the spice level or swap ingredients to suit your family's preferences. Add extra veggies, use a different cheese, or top with fresh herbs for variety.

Main Ingredients

These buffalo chicken bell peppers come together quickly with simple, everyday ingredients.

• Large Bell Peppers: My favorite way to make this dish is with a bag of red, yellow, and green peppers.
• Shredded Chicken: Rotisserie, shredded cooked, or canned chicken will work.
• Tangy Buffalo Sauce: We like Frank's Red Hot or Sweet Baby Ray's wing sauce. Feel free to use your favorite hot sauce.
• Dressing: A creamy ranch dressing balances out the spicy flavor. If you prefer a traditional buffalo recipe, use blue cheese dressing in the filling.
• Cheese: We like to use Monterey Jack or mozzarella cheese because it is melty and creamy. However, you can substitute pepper jack or sharp cheddar cheese.
• Toppings: For presentation and flavor, add chopped green onions, your choice of dressing, and blue cheese crumbles.

How To Make Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers

This stuffed pepper recipe is simple to make! Just mix the filling, stuff the peppers, and then bake them.

1. Prep the veggies. Cut each pepper in half, length-wise, then remove all seeds and membranes. Place the halved peppers in a greased baking dish or sheet pan, cut side up.
2. Make the filling. In a large mixing bowl, stir the cooked shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, dressing, and blue cheese crumbles (if desired) until well combined.
3. Assemble the peppers. Fold in shredded cheese, then fill the pepper halves evenly, packing them and mounding slightly.
4. Bake and serve. Pour a small amount of water or chicken stock into the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the peppers and then bake until the chicken is heated and the peppers are soft.

BruCrew Tip: Before serving, garnish the top of each pepper with a drizzle of ranch dressing, blue cheese crumbles, and green onions.

Storage Recommendations

Any leftover peppers should be placed in an airtight container or tightly wrapped in plastic wrap. They can be refrigerated for up to 2-3 days. 

When reheating, heat the peppers thoroughly in a microwave or oven and serve them hot. I don't recommend freezing these peppers because the texture of the peppers is not the same after being frozen and thawed.

Tips and Tricks

• Prefer softer peppers: Cook the bell peppers for 10 minutes before adding the buffalo chicken filling.
• Shred your cheese: Pre-shredded cheese often has added ingredients to prevent clumping, which can affect melting. Shred your own for the best gooey topping.
• Cook the chicken ahead: Use shredded rotisserie chicken for convenience, or cook and shred raw chicken breasts.
• Control the spice: Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce according to your heat preference. Use wing sauce instead of regular hot sauce for a smoother and milder flavor.
• Serve on the side: Blue cheese has a stronger flavor that some people do not enjoy. For anyone who loves that flavor, serve blue cheese dressing and crumbles on the side.
• Make it a meal: Pair the stuffed peppers with a side salad, cauliflower rice, or celery sticks and ranch for a complete dinner.

FAQs

More Buffalo Chicken Recipes

• Buffalo Chicken Pizza Rolls
• Buffalo Chicken Calzone
• Healthy Buffalo Chicken Wrap
• Buffalo Chicken Sliders
• Buffalo Chicken Salad Sandwich

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