Description
Spicy and creamy Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers combine tender bell peppers filled with shredded chicken, rich cream cheese, tangy buffalo sauce, and melted cheddar cheese for a flavorful, comforting low-carb meal perfect for dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 4 large bell peppers, halved and seeds removed
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onions
Protein & Dairy
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
Condiments & Sauces
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
Others
- Olive oil spray
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven. Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with olive oil to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Prepare the peppers. Arrange the halved bell peppers cut side up in the prepared baking dish to create a cradle for the stuffing mixture.
- Mix the filling. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, buffalo wing sauce, softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese. Stir well until all ingredients are blended evenly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stuff the peppers. Spoon the buffalo chicken mixture evenly into each pepper half, distributing the filling thoroughly.
- Add cheese toppings. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese over each stuffed pepper and optionally add crumbled blue cheese on top for added flavor.
- Bake covered. Cover the baking dish with foil to keep the moisture in and bake for 30 minutes until the peppers begin to soften.
- Bake uncovered. Remove the foil and continue baking for another 10 minutes until the peppers are tender and the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish and serve. Sprinkle chopped green onions over the hot stuffed peppers before serving to add a fresh, mild onion flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute blue cheese with additional cheddar cheese or omit it completely if preferred.
- Serve with extra ranch or blue cheese dressing on the side for dipping.
- These stuffed peppers reheat well, making them excellent for meal prep or leftovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
