These Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Bell Peppers are cozy, bold, and easy enough for a weeknight dinner. They bring that classic buffalo flavor without feeling heavy, all tucked into tender roasted bell peppers. Perfect when you want something comforting but still simple.
Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers, halved and seeds removed
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Optional for serving: chopped green onions or ranch dressing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Brush bell pepper halves with olive oil and arrange cut-side up in the dish.
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, cream cheese, buffalo wing sauce, mozzarella, cheddar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Spoon the buffalo chicken mixture evenly into each bell pepper half.
- Cover loosely with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes, until peppers are tender and tops are bubbly.
Tip
For milder heat, reduce the buffalo sauce slightly or drizzle ranch dressing on top before serving.
These peppers are great fresh from the oven or reheated for lunch the next day.
Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Bell Peppers
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
Easy Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Bell Peppers baked until tender and bubbly, perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
4 large bell peppers, halved and seeds removed
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup buffalo wing sauce
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 tbsp olive oil
Optional for serving: chopped green onions or ranch dressing
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Brush bell pepper halves with olive oil and arrange cut-side up in the dish.
3. In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, cream cheese, buffalo wing sauce, mozzarella, cheddar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
4. Spoon the buffalo chicken mixture evenly into each bell pepper half.
5. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
6. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes, until peppers are tender and tops are bubbly.
Notes
Adjust buffalo sauce to control heat.
Serve with ranch dressing if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American