Buffalo Chicken Poppers
The combination of smoky heat and creamy, cheesy buffalo chicken filling makes these Buffalo Chicken Poppers a perfect appetizer!
Servings: 24 Pieces
Calories: 40kcal
Ingredients
- 12 jalapeno peppers cut in half lengthwise and seeded
- 1 cup shredded chicken breast
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 4 tablespoons Frank's Buffalo Wing Sauce divided
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup blue cheese dressing optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400° F (200° C).
- In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream cheese, half the cheddar cheese, half the buffalo wing sauce, and the salt. Stir to combine.
- Stuffed the peppers evenly with the filling. Top with the remaining cheddar cheese. Bake for 15 minutes, until the cheese has melted and is bubbly on top.
- Drizzle on the remaining buffalo sauce and blue cheese dressing (or serve the blue cheese dressing as a dip on the side).
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Notes
- If you want milder poppers, use mini sweet peppers instead of jalapeños. To turn up the heat, leave some of the seeds in.
- You can assemble the poppers a few hours in advance and bake them when you’re ready. This is great for making them in batches, so they're always served fresh and hot.
- For a crunchy twist, sprinkle a little panko breadcrumb topping on the cheese before baking or add some bacon pieces.
Nutrition
Calories: 40kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 160mg | Potassium: 39mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 165IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 0.1mg