Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers
Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers are a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines the classic tastes of buffalo chicken in a nutritious way.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
Bell Peppers
- 3 pieces bell peppers Cut in half lengthwise and seeds removed.
Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil For drizzling on peppers.
Seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Filling
- 4 cups cooked shredded chicken Use a whole rotisserie chicken.
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- to taste green onions Thinly sliced, for garnish.
- to taste crumbled blue cheese Optional, for garnish.
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Step 2: Wash the bell peppers and cut them in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds and membranes. Place them cut-side up in a baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and black pepper, giving them a light toss to coat.
- Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, shredded mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Step 4: Spoon the buffalo chicken mixture into each halved bell pepper, packing it tightly.
- Step 5: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and place it in the preheated oven. Bake for about 25-30 minutes. Remove the foil and let it bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
- Step 6: Once out of the oven, let the peppers sit for a few minutes. Garnish with thinly sliced green onions and crumbled blue cheese, if using. Serve warm and enjoy!
Equipment
- Baking Dish
- Mixing Bowl
- Aluminum Foil
Notes
For added texture, toast the chicken mixture in a skillet for a few minutes before stuffing the peppers. If you prefer a milder flavor, reduce the amount of buffalo sauce or mix it with more ranch dressing.