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Stuffed Buffalo Chicken Recipe
This Stuffed Buffalo Chicken is an easy, flavorful way to change up your weekly chicken dinner routine. A creamy ranch filling and loads of spicy buffalo sauce make this chicken mouthwateringly delicous!Expanded step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 575 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese 1 standard package
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup ranch dressing plus more for topping
- ¼ cup chopped green onion plus more for topping
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons olive oil divided
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- crumbled blue cheese optional, for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, shredded cheese, ranch dressing, and green onion. Set aside.
- Rub the chicken breasts with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Cut out a wide pocket in each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- Stuff each chicken breast with an equal amount of filling.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet set over medium-high heat.
- Once heated, sear the stuffed chicken breasts on each side until browned on the outside, but not cooked through. You may need to do this in two batches depending on the size of your pan.
- Place all 4 breasts in the skillet and pour the buffalo sauce over the chicken breasts.
- Cover the pan and let the chicken cook on low for about 15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Spoon the pan juices/sauce over the chicken.
- Drizzle the chicken with ranch dressing and buffalo sauce, and sprinkle with blue cheese and additional chopped green onions.
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Notes
- Use a sharp paring knife to cut a pocket in the chicken. Be sure not to cut all the way through.
- Use a sharp paring knife to cut a pocket in the chicken. Be sure not to cut all the way through.
- To check the doneness of the chicken, use an instant-read meat thermometer. When it reaches 165°F degrees you’re good to plate up!
- To check the doneness of the chicken, use an instant-read meat thermometer. When it reaches 165°F degrees you’re good to plate up!
- Storage: Store stuffed Buffalo chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- To make stuffed Buffalo chicken gluten free, be sure to use gluten free certified brands of Buffalo sauce and ranch dressing.
- Use a sharp paring knife to cut a pocket in the chicken. Be sure not to cut all the way through.
- To check the doneness of the chicken, use an instant-read meat thermometer. When it reaches 165°F degrees you’re good to plate up!
- Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.
Nutrition Information
Calories
575kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
48g
(74%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
19g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
148mg
(49%)
Sodium
2668mg
(111%)
Potassium
533mg
(15%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1006IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
170mg
(17%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 575
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 575kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 48g | 74% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 148mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 2668mg | 111% |
| Potassium | 533mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1006IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 170mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.