If you are looking for an appetizer recipe that will please fans of buffalo chicken, then you will want to make these Buffalo Chickenย Stuffed Mushrooms! These bite sized treats make the perfect appetizer for your nextย football party,ย game dayย event, orย holiday party.
โค๏ธ Why you'll love it
Easy appetizer: the cream cheese filling is easy to make and even easier when you use leftover chicken!
Great for parties: bite sized finger food perfect for your next gathering.
Naturally low carb: this is an appetizer recipe that both low carb and keto dieters can enjoy along with the rest of the party.
๐ฅ Ingredients
Cremini mushrooms: these are the white mushrooms with rounded caps, baby portobello mushrooms can be used as well.
Chopped or shredded chicken: this is a great way to use any leftover chicken breasts or rotisserie chicken.
Green onions
Cream cheese
Cheddar cheese
Blue cheese crumbles
Frank's Red Hot Seasoning blend: you can find this powdered seasoning on Amazon.
Frank's Hot Sauce or your favorite buffalo sauce
Olive oil
๐ชย How to Make Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Mushrooms
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a large rimmed sheet pan with non stick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat until hot. Add green onion and chopped mushroom stems to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes, until stems have softened.
- Add the chicken, hot sauce, and red hot seasoning blend. Cook over medium heat for 1 minute.
- Mix cream cheese, 1 cup cheddar cheese, and blue cheese crumbles into the chicken mixture. Stir over low heat until cheese mixture is blended in with chicken mixture.
- Using a tablespoon, stuff mushrooms with buffalo chicken filling.
- Place mushroom caps on rimmed baking sheet and sprinkle cheddar cheese over top of mushrooms.
- Bake for 20 minutes, until mushrooms have released their water and cheese filling is hot.
๐ฅ Equipment
Large skillet
Wooden spoon
Tablespoon
Rimmed baking sheet
๐ฅซStorage
Refrigerate:ย โstore leftover buffalo chicken stuffed mushrooms in anย airtight containerย in the fridge up to 4 days.
Reheat: warm leftovers in the oven or microwave until heated through.
๐ Variations
- For a vegetarian version, swap the chicken with sautรฉed vegetables like bell peppers, onions, and zucchini. You can also add cooked quinoa for an extra protein boost.
- If you're not a fan of blue cheese, feel free to substitute with feta or mozzarella cheese. Its tanginess complements the buffalo sauce perfectly.
- Adjust the heat level by using milder or spicier hot sauce, depending on your preference.
- A combination of garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper can be used in place of the red hot seasoning blend.
๐ญ Tips
Cleaning the Mushrooms: Gently clean mushrooms by rinsing with cold water and wiping dry with a damp paper towel, removing all dirt and debris from the mushrooms. Remove the stems and carefully hollow out the mushroom caps using a teaspoon being careful to not break the caps.
Even Filling: Mix the shredded chicken, cream cheese, shredded cheese, and hot sauce thoroughly for an even distribution of flavors throughout the stuffing.
Piping Technique: If you want a more elegant presentation, consider using a piping bag to fill the mushroom caps with the stuffing mixture. This helps create a neat and uniform appearance.
โMake it a main dish: Use portobello mushroom caps to serve as a main dish.
๐ FAQ's
Can I prepare theย buffalo chicken stuffed mushroomsย ahead of time?
Yes, you can assemble the stuffed mushrooms a few hours ahead of time and refrigerate them until ready to bake.
Can I use a different type of mushroom?
You can use any of the following mushroom types: cremini is a larger button mushroom (a white mushroom) or baby portobello mushrooms.
How can I make the stuffed mushrooms less spicy?
Eliminate the red hot seasoning blend and substitute with some garlic and onion powder.
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โVegetarian Stuffed Mushrooms
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These Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms are low carb and keto friendly!
Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches with a creamy gorgonzola dressing are great for a quick dinner.
These Buffalo Shrimp Lettuce Wraps are an easy appetizer or low carb main dish.
Low carb dieters will love this Buffalo Chicken Casserole!
๐ฝ Serve with..
To serve, arrange theย stuffed mushroomsย on a platter and garnish with green onion tops with a side of celery and blue cheese orย ranch dressingย for dipping.
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๐ Recipe
Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Mushrooms
Equipment
- Tablespoon
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Ingredients
- 30 button mushrooms , cleaned, stems removed and diced (set aside for use in stuffing)
- 1ยฝ cups chopped chicken
- 4 ounces cream cheese , softened
- 2 green onion , sliced, white and green parts separated
- ยฝ tablespoon Frank's Red Hot Seasoning Mix
- ยผ cup hot sauce
- โ cup blue cheese crumbles
- โ cup shredded cheddar cheese , divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a large rimmed sheet pan with non stick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat until hot. Add green onion and chopped mushroom stems to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes, until stems have softened.
- Add the chicken, hot sauce, and red hot seasoning blend. Cook over medium heat for 1 minute.
- Mix cream cheese, 1 cup cheddar cheese, and blue cheese crumbles into the chicken mixture. Stir over low heat until cheese mixture is blended in with chicken mixture.
- Using a tablespoon, stuff mushrooms with buffalo chicken filling.
- Place mushroom caps on rimmed baking sheet and sprinkle cheddar cheese over top of mushrooms.
- Bake for 20 minutes, until mushrooms have released their water and cheese filling is hot.
- Garnish with reserved green onion tops.
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