Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers

A twist on a classic dip, these buffalo chicken stuffed into peppers are made with cream cheese, shredded cheese and ground chicken. Of course, add as much buffalo wing sauce as you can handle!!

I make stuffed peppers all the time. There are so many different flavor combinations and ingredients that you can add. Plus, it is easy to make a big batch because these make amazing leftovers!

I absolutely love stuffed peppers. They are the perfect meal prep or easy weeknight dinner. Plus, there are tons of flavor combinations to try. You can chose from my famous pizza stuffed peppers. Try out my Mexican stuffed peppers or enchilada stuffed peppers. Keep it more Italian with my lasagna stuffed peppers recipe or Italian stuffed peppers. 

Why Do I Love these Stuffed Peppers

These peppers have a version of my healthy, greek yogurt buffalo chicken dip. Also known as hot wing dip. My dip is delicious and creamy while keeping it a skinny recipe, perfect with weight watchers, any diet. Adding the peppers gives you some vegetables, what could be better!

I could seriously devour the entire dip. I’ve brought it to many tailgates and parties and people love this version more than the normal way! So, you know this is a good one!

Essential Ingredients

You can make the peppers in the oven (the yellow ones were in the oven). But, you can also make them in the air fryer, which is my personal favorite. The red ones were made in the air fryer and I think they come out so good! I love my Ninja double basket. 

• Peppers
• Ground Chicken Breast
• Ranch Seasoning
• Cream Cheese
• Shredded Cheese
• Hot Wing Sauce / Buffalo Chicken Sauce

bell peppers

For my buffalo chicken stuffed peppers, I use bell peppers; however, you can also substitute a different pepper. The mini sweet peppers or jalapeño peppers are amazing with this recipe. But, cook those for less time as they are smaller. 

I used some red bell peppers and some yellow/orange bell peppers. However, you can use any color of bell pepper or substitute your pepper some spaghetti squash, eggplant, zucchini or another vegetable that you love.

minced garlic and diced onion

I like to add minced garlic and you can also add some diced onion. You can buy pre-minced garlic; however, I love mincing my own with this mini food processor. You can also use that for the onion, depending on how big you like the pieces.

Ranch Seasoning

I buy that big jar because I use it all the time. It is a much more cost effective way, if you use it a lot.

Cream Cheese and Shredded Cheese

There is nothing better than some cream cheese stuffed peppers. I typically opt for the lower fat or fat-free versions of my cheeses; however, you can use whichever cheese you like. Typically, I do use cheddar cheese here; however, from the photo above, you will see mozzarella as I filmed this during a hurricane..

Really, any type or flavor of cheese will work fine, Mexican cheese, cheddar cheese, Colby jack, whichever you prefer.

Buffalo Sauce

Buffalo chicken stuffed peppers need this one key ingredient. Usually, I stick with Sweet Baby Ray's or Frank's Red Hot. As you can see here, I went with Frank's; however, if you like a different brand, you can use that.

rice

I do like to add a little rice into this recipe; however, it is not necessary. You will need to make your own rice and this recipe is not going to teach you how. For this recipe, I find that 1 cup or so of cooked rice works the best. That will be ½ cup dry. You can follow my stovetop rice recipe, my instant pot rice recipe or you can just use a rice cooker.

variations to my stuffed bell peppers with hot wing dip 

For a low carb dish, skip the rice or substitute the rice for riced cauliflower. Plus, it adds more vegetables. But, I also like to use riced cauliflower and rice together.

skip the cooking and use rotisserie chicken!

step by step instructions for buffalo chicken stuffed peppers

Let's make some stuffed peppers! I typically get the peppers started first. Then, work on the meat and add the cooked meat into the peppers right before they are done, as to not overcook the chicken.

step 1: making the peppers

Cook the peppers in the oven or in the air fryer.

Air Fryer Method

Preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees. If you like the peppers softer/toasty, preheat to 375 degrees. Cut the tops off of the pepper. Then, remove the seeds and the core. 

Cook the peppers in the air fryer for 10 to 14 minutes, depending on how soft you like your peppers. Try not to let the peppers touch as they need as much air flow as possible.

Oven Method

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Then, remove the seeds and the core. Cook the peppers for 20 to 30 minutes, depending on how soft you like your peppers.

step 2: making the filling

Meanwhile, heat a large pan over medium high heat. Drizzle with oil or grease with cooking spray. Once heated, add the minced garlic and cook for another minute, until fragrant. 

Add the ground chicken and start breaking it up. Sprinkle on the seasonings and continue to breakup while cooking. Continue to break up and mix in the seasonings until the chicken is fully cooked.

Once cooked, add in the cream cheese and half the shredded cheese, this will make for a very creamy stuffed pepper. Stir together until the cheeses are melted.

Pour in the buffalo sauce and mix together, until everything is combined. Add in the rice, if using rice, and stir together.

step 3: putting the stuffed peppers together

Once the peppers are almost done, stuff the meat mixture into each pepper. Top with shredded cheese and air fry or broil for another 3 minutes, until the cheese is melted.

storing and leftovers

You can store cream cheese stuffed peppers in the fridge for up to three to four days in an air tight container. To heat it up, I typically pop it in the microwave for a few minutes. But, you can also add it back to the air fryer or place it in the oven.

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Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers

A twist on a classic dip, these buffalo chicken stuffed into peppers are made with cream cheese, shredded cheese and ground chicken. Of course, add as much buffalo wing sauce as you can handle!!

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