Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Mini Peppers (with leftover rotisserie chicken)

I will never forget the first time my kids watched a whole movie at home and calmly sat through the entire thing. It was as if the heavens opened up and gave me a HUGE BREAK; it was truly a milestone. Finally – we had another entertainment option aside from playing with stuffies together!

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Then we gradually evolved into Friday night movie nights,  with snacks, of course!~ As they got older, the snacks got a little more sophisticated and they graduated to actual appetizers. And since we tried to keep it on the healthier side (not just chips), these Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Mini Peppers (with leftover rotisserie chicken) became a movie night staple.

These are one of my absolute favorite Weight Watchers appetizers @ only 2 WW fsp’s each! They are quick, easy, kid-friendly, healthy and use up leftover rotisserie chicken. Mini stuffed peppers are also a colorful, fun and yummy way to meet your veggie quota! And they are perfect for bringing along to a potluck, book club or enjoying on movie night, of course. Added bonus: they can easily be made in advance and reheated.

Fortunately as my kids grew into movies, the calibre of writing (including the adult inside jokes) also evolved, unlike so many of the pre-teen sitcoms they watch these days.

“Finding Nemo” was the very first movie they ever sat through in it’s entirety and as a parent that was new to the kid movie realm, it was a relief to see that there was actual consideration for the parents that were also watching. And even now that they are almost 14 and 12,  I will sit back and watch it not only for pure nostalgia, but for entertainment.

Shredded Chicken Stuffed Peppers

Being a parent is pretty exhausting so I tried to minimize the cooking exhaustion whenever I could. Grabbing a rotisserie chicken from the grocery stores has always been part of my coping strategy. And although when the kids were young, there was always a lot  of leftover rotisserie chicken, that is not necessarily the case anymore. But heck I’ll just buy a chicken if I don’t have any leftovers- it’s totally worth it. Then I also have it for sandwich meat as well. Well, that is if my almost 14 year old son doesn’t finish it off first!

Mini Stuffed Peppers

It’s nice to mix it up when it comes to dinner and an appetizer meal is something a little different and somehow seems even more “fun.” Appetizer dinners are also something we always do on New Year’s eve. These Mini Stuffed Peppers and fun, cute, healthy, colorful and make a really great part of your appetizer meal or a starter for any meal!

And if you are looking for additional Weight Watchers recipes, check out these leftover rotisserie chicken recipes:

Skinny Buffalo Chicken Celery Sticks @ only 1 WW fsp per serving!

Easy Chicken Quesadillas @ only 4 WW fsp’s per serving!

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Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Mini Peppers

These Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Mini Peppers use leftover rotisserie chicken for a quick and easy appetizer @ only 2 Weight Watchers fsp's each!

Course Appetizer, starter

Cuisine American

Keyword buffalo chicken, rotisserie chicken, stuffed peppers

Prep Time 10 minutes

15 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings 16 servings

Calories 57kcal

Author Terri Gilson

Ingredients

• 8 oz orange and red mini peppers, 227 g 8 mini peppers
• 2 cups leftover rotisserie chicken, chopped/shredded
• 1/4 cup buffalo sauce * I use Franks's
• 1/2 cup cream cheese, light
• 2 tbsp green onion
• 1/2 28 g package -dry ranch dressing mix
• 2/3 cup sharp low-fat cheddar cheese
• 1/4 tsp worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1/4 cup sharp low-fat cheddar cheese

Garnish

• additional green onion, chopped

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Wash and cut peppers in half, cutting out the seeds, rind. Discard seeds and rind.
• Spray a large cookie sheet with cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
• Place peppers in a single layer on cookie sheet.
• In a medium size mixing bowl, combine the chicken, green onion, cream cheese, ranch dressing, 2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese, worcestershire sauce, garlic and buffalo sauce.
• Place a spoonful of the buffalo chicken mixture in each pepper, dividing evenly among all the peppers.
• Top with remaining shredded cheddar cheese.
• Bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees F. Then turn up to 500 degrees F and cook for 2 minutes or until cheese is lightly browned and bubbly.

Garnish

• Garnish with additional chopped green onion.
• Serve warm.

Notes

 

Nutrition Facts

Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Mini Peppers

Amount Per Serving

Calories 57 Calories from Fat 27

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3g 5%

Saturated Fat 1g 5%

Cholesterol 19mg 6%

Sodium 243mg 10%

Potassium 92mg 3%

Total Carbohydrates 2g 1%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Sugars 1g

Protein 6g 12%

Vitamin A 10.2%

Vitamin C 22.2%

Calcium 4.1%

Iron 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Calories: 57kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 243mg | Potassium: 92mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 10.2% | Vitamin C: 22.2% | Calcium: 4.1% | Iron: 1%

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