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Flavorful Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers with Creamy Cheese Filling

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These stuffed peppers combine spicy buffalo chicken with a creamy cheese filling for a quick, easy, and satisfying weeknight dinner that’s perfect for game day or casual meals.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large bell peppers (preferably red or orange)
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken recommended)
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles (optional)
  • 1/3 cup buffalo sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes. Trim bottoms if needed to make peppers stand upright. Set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, blue cheese crumbles, buffalo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until creamy but not runny.
  4. Fill each pepper generously with the buffalo chicken mixture using a spoon or small scoop. Avoid overstuffing.
  5. Place stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish. Spread any leftover filling around the base if desired.
  6. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until peppers are tender but hold shape and filling is bubbly and slightly browned.
  7. Optional: Add extra cheddar cheese on top during the last 5 minutes of baking for a cheesy crust.
  8. Remove from oven and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

[‘Use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut.’, ‘Softened cream cheese ensures a smooth filling without lumps.’, ‘Avoid overbaking peppers to prevent mushiness and drying out the filling.’, ‘Adjust buffalo sauce amount to control spice level.’, ‘Rest peppers a few minutes after baking to help filling set.’, ‘Add extra cheddar cheese on top in last 5 minutes for a cheesy crust.’, ‘Can substitute chicken with shredded turkey or plant-based options like jackfruit or chickpeas.’, ‘For dairy-free, use dairy-free cream cheese and cheddar alternatives.’, ‘Check buffalo sauce for gluten if needed.’]

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Keywords: buffalo chicken, stuffed peppers, creamy cheese filling, easy dinner, weeknight meal, game day recipe, spicy chicken, comfort food

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