Description
Spicy Buffalo Chicken Pepper Bombs pack a serious flavor punch that delivers explosive appetizer excitement right to your plate. Stuffed with creamy cheese and zesty chicken, these peppers deliver a spicy kick that makes game day snacking seriously delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- ½ mini bell peppers, halved and deseeded
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
Cheese and Dairy:
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup blue cheese crumbles
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to exactly 375F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Grab a medium mixing bowl and combine 2 cups shredded chicken, 4 ounces softened cream cheese, ½ cup buffalo sauce, ½ cup cheddar cheese, and ¼ cup blue cheese crumbles.
- Season the mixture with 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Thoroughly stir until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Slice ½ pound mini bell peppers in half and carefully remove the seeds to create perfect little boats.
- Generously fill each pepper half with the buffalo chicken mixture, ensuring they are packed to the edges.
- Arrange the stuffed peppers on the prepared baking sheet, keeping them slightly separated for even cooking.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated 375F oven and bake for precisely 15-20 minutes until peppers soften and the filling becomes hot and bubbly.
- Remove the tray from the oven and immediately sprinkle 2 tablespoons chopped green onions over the top for fresh flavor and color.
- Serve the pepper bombs piping hot with ranch or blue cheese dressing on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Select bell peppers that are uniform in size to ensure even cooking and consistent stuffing.
- Drain excess liquid from shredded chicken to prevent a watery filling that might make peppers soggy.
- For a low-carb version, swap bell peppers with smaller jalapeños for bite-sized appetizer-style pepper bombs.
- Prep the filling ahead of time and refrigerate to let flavors meld, creating a more intense buffalo chicken taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 269 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg