These Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers are packed with creamy ranch, tangy buffalo sauce and loads of cheese! They’re perfect for an easy party appetizer or meal prepped lunch!

Four buffalo chicken stuffed peppers on a wood cutting board.

 

You are going to love these tender mini peppers stuffed with juicy chicken, tangy sauce, and melty cheese! The creamy buffalo chicken mixture is so simple to make and pairs perfectly with sharp cheddar cheese to balance out the sweetness of the peppers. It’s a great way to use up a rotisserie chicken or leftover shredded chicken!

Why you will love this recipe:

  • It’s SO easy. You just mix up four ingredients for the chicken filling, stuff that into the peppers, then top it with cheese and bake! No fancy cooking methods or tools needed; great for beginners and busy folks.
  • You can customize it. Make these as saucy or creamy as you like! If you like it super spicy, add hot sauce. Swap the chicken with tuna, substitute whatever cheese you like, or even use larger bell peppers to make it a full dinner serving.
  • Meal prepping has never been easier. These are so easy to make ahead of time! You can prep the peppers and the filling 3-5 days ahead of time, then just assemble and bake when you are ready. The baked peppers will last for 3-4 days, so it’s a great lunch to pack for the week!
Four buffalo chicken stuffed peppers on a wood cutting board.

Ingredients

Here’s a quick overview of what you will need. Scroll to the printable recipe card for exact measurements.

  • Mini sweet peppers – Sliced and deseeded. Use full-size bell peppers if you prefer, just check the FAQ section for that cooking time suggestion.
  • Cooked and shredded chicken – This can be slow cooker chicken, leftover grilled chicken, cooked ground chicken, a rotisserie chicken from the store, or even leftover turkey.
  • Cream cheese, Ranch dressing mix, and Frank’s Red Hot Original Buffalo Sauce – Allow your cream cheese to soften before mixing to make it easier. Note that this uses the powdered dressing MIX, not the liquid pre-made dressing.
  • Shredded cheddar cheese – Freshly shredded cheese melts better, but the pre-shredded cheese will work as well. Feel free to use a smoked gouda, mozzarella cheese, or blend if you prefer.
  • Green onions – This is an optional garnish, but I love the added texture and flavor these add!

How to Make Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers 

This buffalo chicken stuffed peppers recipe is a breeze to make, promise! You only need a mixing bowl and a baking pan. Here are the basic steps: 

  1. Place sliced sweet pepper halves in a single layer on a cookie sheet. 
  2. In a medium size mixing bowl, combine the chicken, cream cheese, ranch seasoning mix, and buffalo sauce. Stir until well mixed.
  3. Place a spoonful of the buffalo chicken mixture in each pepper.
  4. Top with shredded cheese.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly. Garnish with green onions before serving. 
Overhead view of four stuffed sweet peppers on a cutting board next to whole sweet peppers.

What to Serve with Stuffed Peppers

You can finish these off with a drizzle of buffalo sauce and sprinkle of crumbled blue cheese and green onions for a great looking appetizer. For an easy lunch, pack a few of these with some carrots, celery, and jalapeno ranch. To make these quick stuffed peppers a meal, serve them with one of the following sides: 

Stuffed Pepper FAQs

Can you freeze stuffed peppers?

Yes, you can prep these, freeze, then bake from frozen whenever you are ready. You can also freeze the baked peppers, though the melted cheese does change texture a bit.

Can you use bell peppers instead of mini sweet peppers?

Yes! To make this recipe a meal, you can use full-size bell peppers instead of mini sweet peppers. Instead of baking for 15 minutes, you will need about 25 minutes to get the bell peppers nice and tender.

Are these spicy?

As written, this is just enough for a nice bit of spice, but it won’t set your mouth on fire. Everyone has their own taste preferences, so I recommend using this recipe as a guideline but adjusting to make this as spicy or as mild as you like.

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Get the Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 25 minutes
Yield: 4
Author: Annie Holmes
These Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers are packed with creamy ranch, tangy buffalo sauce and loads of cheese! A perfect easy party appetizer!
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Ingredients
 

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350F. Spray a large cookie sheet with cooking spray.
  • Place sliced sweet peppers in a single layer on the cookie sheet.
  • In a medium size mixing bowl, combine the chicken, cream cheese, ranch dressing seasoning, and buffalo sauce.
  • Place a spoonful of the buffalo chicken mixture in each pepper. Top with shredded cheese.
  • Bake for 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
  • Garnish with additional buffalo sauce and green onions, if desired.

Notes

 
Net carbs are 11 g per serving
Serving: 0.25 of recipe, Calories: 514kcal, Carbohydrates: 14g, Protein: 42g, Fat: 32g, Saturated Fat: 15g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g, Cholesterol: 147mg, Sodium: 1161mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 7g
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