Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Mini Peppers
These buffalo chicken stuffed mini peppers are filled with a creamy, spicy buffalo chicken filling made with rotisserie chicken, Greek yogurt, and cream cheese, then baked until the peppers are tender and the tops are melted and golden. The bite-sized shape and lighter filling make them a crowd-favorite for game day and parties!
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Servings: 8
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 4 oz light cream cheese room temperature
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried chives
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 cup hot sauce or buffalo sauce I like Primal Kitchen
- 16 oz mini peppers cut in half lengthwise and seeded (I used seedless)
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese plus more for topping
- For serving: fresh parsley, ranch, crushed tortilla chips
- crushed tortilla chips
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and spray a large baking pan with nonstick spray.
- Shred the chicken small, so it fits well into the peppers.2 cups rotisserie chicken
- Mix the Greek yogurt and cream cheese until smooth with an electric hand mixer or a spoon. Transfer to a mixing bowl with the chicken, garlic powder, dill, chives, lemon juice, and buffalo sauce. Taste and add more buffalo sauce for more heat.1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 4 oz light cream cheese, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 3/4 teaspoon dried dill, 1 1/2 teaspoons dried chives, 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, 1/3 cup hot sauce or buffalo sauce
- Spoon a tablespoon of the buffalo mixture into the mini peppers and sprinkle with cheese. Arrange on the baking sheet and bake for 18-20 minutes, until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbling. Broil for 2-3 minutes until the tops are golden brown.16 oz mini peppers, 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Garnish with parsley, ranch, and/or tortilla chips and serve warm.For serving: fresh parsley, ranch, crushed tortilla chips, crushed tortilla chips
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 594mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2526IU | Vitamin C: 79mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 1mg
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