Description
Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers with Homemade Buffalo Sauce are a delicious twist on classic buffalo wings, perfect for any meal or gathering. These vibrant bell peppers are filled with tender, shredded rotisserie chicken mixed in a spicy homemade buffalo sauce, topped with gooey cheese and baked until bubbly. They offer bold flavors and satisfying textures that make them an instant favorite for game days, family dinners, or casual get-togethers. Not only are they easy to prepare, but they also allow for customization, making them versatile enough to suit everyone’s taste preferences. Enjoy these stuffed peppers as a hearty main course or a crowd-pleasing appetizer—either way, they’re sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 sweet bell peppers (red, orange, or yellow)
- 1 rotisserie chicken (shredded)
- ¾ cup shredded cheese (like fontina or cheddar)
- ⅔ cup hot sauce
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp Kosher salt
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp Kosher salt
- 2 scallions (thinly sliced)
- Crumbled blue cheese (for serving)
- 2 Tbsp chives (finely chopped, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Halve the bell peppers and remove seeds. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake for 10-12 minutes until slightly softened.
- In a medium saucepan, combine hot sauce, butter, vinegar, garlic powder, and salt over medium heat until melted and simmering.
- Stir in shredded chicken and scallions until well mixed.
- Fill each pepper with the buffalo chicken mixture and top with remaining cheese. Bake for an additional 20 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Serve warm topped with crumbled blue cheese and chopped chives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 32 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg