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Buffalo Chicken Jalapeno Poppers

Spicy, creamy buffalo chicken stuffed into jalapeño halves and baked until bubbly for a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 15 servings

Equipment

  • Hand-held electric mixer
  • Rimmed Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spoon or small scoop
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/3 cup Buffalo wing sauce
  • 1/3 cup blue cheese dressing plus extra for serving
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup cooked chicken finely diced
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 15 fresh jalapeños

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a hand-held electric mixer until smooth.
  • Add the Buffalo wing sauce, 1/3 cup blue cheese dressing, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder to the cream cheese and beat until fully combined and smooth.
  • Fold in the finely diced cooked chicken, shredded cheddar, and sliced green onions until evenly distributed.
  • Slice each jalapeño in half lengthwise and use a small spoon to scoop out the seeds and membranes; wear gloves if desired.
  • Spoon the buffalo chicken mixture into each jalapeño half, dividing it evenly among the 15 halves.
  • Arrange the stuffed jalapeño halves on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, or until the filling is heated through and the tops are lightly golden.
  • Serve warm with extra blue cheese dressing for dipping.

Notes

  • Use Buffalo wing sauce, not plain hot sauce.
  • Wear gloves when seeding jalapeños to avoid skin irritation.
  • Let jalapeños cool slightly before serving to avoid burns.