Description
Buffalo Ranch Stuffed Chicken is a flavorful and comforting dish featuring tender boneless, skinless chicken breasts stuffed with a creamy, tangy ranch and buffalo sauce mixture. Enhanced with melted cheddar cheese, green onions, and bold spices, this meal delivers a perfect balance of spicy heat and cheesy richness. Easy to prepare and versatile, it’s ideal for weeknight dinners, meal prepping, or special gatherings.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika (or smoked paprika for variation)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Carefully slice each chicken breast horizontally to create a pocket without cutting all the way through; this will hold the stuffing securely.
- Make the Filling: In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, shredded cheddar cheese, buffalo sauce, chopped green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and evenly blended.
- Stuff the Chicken: Generously spoon the buffalo ranch filling into each chicken pocket, ensuring it’s evenly distributed but not overstuffed to prevent leakage during cooking.
- Secure and Season: Use toothpicks to seal the open ends of the chicken breasts. Lightly season the exterior with paprika, salt, and pepper for extra flavor and color.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the stuffed chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Then transfer them to a baking dish.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake the skillet-seared chicken at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes until fully cooked and the filling is bubbling hot.
Notes
- Pat the chicken dry before seasoning to help the spices stick and ensure a nice sear.
- Allow the cream cheese mixture to soften to make stuffing easier.
- Use a meat thermometer to confirm the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safety.
- Searing before baking locks in juices and creates a crispy, golden crust.
- If the chicken starts browning too quickly, loosely tent with foil to prevent over-browning while the inside cooks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
Keywords: Buffalo chicken, stuffed chicken, ranch chicken, spicy chicken, cheesy chicken, easy dinner, keto friendly, gluten free
