Description
As a busy mom juggling countless responsibilities, I understand the importance of delicious, crowd-pleasing meals that don’t consume all my precious time. That’s where my Spicy Buffalo Chicken Pepper Bombs come in—a delightful appetizer that’s sure to ignite taste buds and spark joy! These little bursts of flavor are a fabulous way to turn ordinary mini bell peppers into an extraordinary dish. Perfect for game nights, family gatherings, or even just a cozy dinner, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without them. Let’s unleash the flavors together and create a memorable, mouthwatering experience!
Ingredients
- 12 mini bell peppers, halved and deseeded
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup blue cheese crumbles (optional)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, buffalo sauce, cheddar cheese, blue cheese crumbles (if using), garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Spoon the buffalo chicken mixture into each halved bell pepper, filling them generously.
- Arrange the stuffed peppers on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the filling is hot and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped green onions. Serve immediately with ranch or blue cheese dressing on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less buffalo sauce.
- These can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge before baking.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the chicken with a plant-based chicken alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed peppers
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg