Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bell peppers (any color)
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup Buffalo sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (divided)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds. Place upright in a baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, Buffalo sauce, cream cheese, and half the cheddar until combined.
- Generously fill each pepper with the mixture.
- Top with remaining cheddar and sprinkle panko breadcrumbs over each stuffed pepper.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; then uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: You can substitute shredded turkey or tofu for a vegetarian option. For added texture, consider mixing in black beans or corn into the filling.