Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers (Print)

Bell peppers filled with spicy chicken, melty cheese, and savory ranch or blue cheese dressing.

# Ingredients:

→ Vegetables

01 - 4 large bell peppers (red, yellow, or green), tops removed and seeds deseeded
02 - 1 small yellow onion, finely minced

→ Chicken Filling

03 - 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
04 - 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
05 - 1/4 cup softened cream cheese
06 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
07 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
08 - 1/4 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing, plus additional for drizzling
09 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
10 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
12 - Salt, to taste

→ Garnish (Optional)

13 - 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
14 - Fresh parsley, chopped

# Directions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish suitable for holding the prepared peppers upright.
02 - Arrange the hollowed bell peppers in the prepared baking dish.
03 - In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the finely diced onion with a pinch of salt until translucent, approximately 3 minutes.
04 - In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, sautéed onion, buffalo wing sauce, softened cream cheese, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, and half of the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. Stir until thoroughly incorporated.
05 - Evenly spoon the buffalo chicken mixture into each prepared bell pepper. Top each filled pepper with the remaining cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
06 - Cover the baking dish loosely with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the peppers are tender.
07 - Allow the stuffed peppers to cool slightly. Drizzle with extra ranch or blue cheese dressing and garnish with sliced green onions and chopped parsley, if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Ready in under an hour for a weeknight friendly meal
  • Packed with protein while being naturally gluten free
  • Makes impressive presentation with minimal effort
  • Easily customizable to your heat preference
02 -
  • These peppers reheat beautifully for meal prep
  • Each serving provides 29g of protein making them satisfyingly filling
  • The recipe is naturally gluten free but always check your sauce labels
03 -
  • Always let the peppers rest for 5 minutes after baking to allow the filling to set and avoid burning your mouth on the molten cheese.
  • When selecting bell peppers, choose ones of similar size for even cooking times. The peppers should feel heavy for their size and have glossy, firm skin without soft spots.
  • For the most vibrant presentation, use a variety of colored peppers red, yellow, and orange create a beautiful display on your serving platter.

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