– 4 large bell peppers (any color)
– 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
– ½ cup buffalo wing sauce
– 1 cup cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
– ½ cup green onions, chopped
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– ½ teaspoon onion powder
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Optional garnish: extra green onions and ranch dressing
Creating Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers is simple and straightforward. Just follow these steps to achieve mouthwatering results:
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare the peppers: Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Set them aside.
3. Mix the filling: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, buffalo wing sauce, softened cream cheese, half of the cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Stuff the peppers: Spoon the chicken mixture evenly into each bell pepper, packing it tightly.
5. Top with cheese: Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the stuffed peppers.
6. Arrange in a baking dish: Place the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish. You may add a splash of water to the bottom of the dish to help with steaming.
7. Cover with foil: Tightly cover the baking dish with aluminum foil to keep the moisture in.
8. Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes.
9. Remove foil and broil: After 30 minutes, remove the foil and broil for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
10. Cool and garnish: Allow the peppers to cool for about 5-10 minutes before serving. Drizzle with ranch dressing and sprinkle with extra green onions if desired.
Follow these instructions, and you’ll have perfect Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers to enjoy!